Colorado State Board of Education

We must think about the future of our students. How will these decisions impact their lives, their futures, and their motivation to complete the High School Equivalency? Do our students have options, or are they so limited by one test.  Many of these students desire to only improve their way of life, get a better job, and gain a technical skill that will improve their employ-ability and financial stability. Most will never go on to a traditional college; as educators and mentors we must do all we can to help them achieve their goals, become stable citizens, and strengthen their families. In turn, this will strengthen our state and our economy.  In the end, what really matters?

We must also ensure that all tests fall under the same limits, rules, and laws...we don't need fly by night scams to issue certificates to get quick gain and leave students in worse predicaments than they currently are.