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State Board of Education votes to reform school letter grades, expects fewer A-rated schools

The Arizona State Board of Education voted Monday to raise the proficiency and growth targets that determine schools’ A-F letter grades, which are published on the state’s AZ School Report Card. Under the new targets, more students will have to pass state standardized tests for a school to earn an A. In July, The...

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October 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM MST

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