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Schools Move to Halt Decline of Diploma's Value A study by a group of education experts says high school grads are poorly equipped to enter the workforce -- and high school diplomas are less meaningful as a result. In reaction to the study, school systems in Boston and elsewhere are pondering controversial new recommendations for tougher high school exit exams. NPR's Anthony Brooks reports.

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A study by a group of education experts says high school grads are poorly equipped to enter the workforce — and high school diplomas are less meaningful as a result. In reaction to the study, school systems in Boston and elsewhere are pondering controversial new recommendations for tougher high school exit exams. NPR's Anthony Brooks reports.