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Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction is accused of altering accountability metrics, which critics say masks poor academic performance.

Changes include renaming performance categories and adjusting cut scores, resulting in inflated proficiency rates and higher school report card ratings.

Under the new standards, no school district in the state would be rated as "failing to meet expectations," despite low proficiency in some areas.

Advocates suggest adopting an A-F grading system and realigning standards with national benchmarks for greater transparency.

Over time, Wisconsin’s education system has become a metaphor for the Titanic. But now we are not just re- arranging the deck chairs: state policymakers are consciously deciding not to save any children.

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