Arizona Lowered the Bar for Its English Fluency Test. Experts Say It Will Harm Students in the Long Run.
Arizona's decision to lower the bar for its English fluency test has sparked concern among experts who warn that it will have far reaching consequences for tens of thousands of students learning English as a second language.
The change, approved by outgoing Superintendent Tom Horne, may seem like a minor tweak on the surface but is actually a significant shift in policy.