TFTN: Making Middle Schools Matter

Rob Sauer didn’t invent the concept of middle school accountability, but he’s sure put the notion on the front burner in Idaho education. Starting this school year, the Middle Level Credit System — a product of the Idaho State Board of Education’s Middle Level Task Force — will require seventh- and eighth-grade students to complete at least 80 percent of the class credits they take to move to the next grade. Students won’t be able to advance a grade if they fail a full year in one subject, such as math. Those who don’t meet requirements or who are in danger of failing will receive credit-recovery opportunities to help them become eligible to advance to the next grade/ Twin Falls Times-News Editorial Board . More here .

Question: Do you agree with the change in Idaho education that will, for the first time, require Middle School students to complete a certain amount of credits to move on?