Denver - A governor's panel on education reform is considering adopting tougher graduation requirements, according to The Denver Post. "Raising the bar for all kids can make a difference," said Colorado education Commissioner Dwight Jones. Achieve reports that 15 states require students to complete a curriculum rigorous enough to ensure that graduates are prepared for success in college and the workplace – including mathematics through at least through Algebra II and four-years of English aligned with college- and career-ready standards. Progress to develop similar requirements would make Colorado the sixteenth state with plans in place to create such a college- and career-ready diploma for all. Read the article...