On Tuesday May 8, 2012, the Board of Education approved the implementation of mandated A-G graduation requirements for the incoming freshman class of 2012-2013. It also reduced the number of credits needed for graduation and raised the passing grade to C (for the freshman class of 2013-2014). These changes are being touted by Superintendent Deasy as “a victory for all students,” and as “all about a kid’s civil rights.” While these are great statements for public consumption and make great sound bites and tweets, what exactly does this change in graduation requirements actually do for our students and where is the meat in the proposal?