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WorkKeys is lowering the bar on student proficiency 

Thursday, July 16, 2026Christy Hovanetz, Ph.D, ExcelinEdView original
Allowing WorkKeys to substitute for ACT proficiency does not redefine success; it lowers the bar for what counts as proficient.School accountability systems measure whether students are mastering the academic standards states expect them to teach and signal where additional support is needed. Education is one of the largest budget items in most states, and accountability is how states verify that spending translates into student learning.