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A face for radio

Cover your ears, because yours truly is branching out into radio - at least for a few minutes.

I'm going to be on "The State of Things," a popular public radio show focusing on North Carolina news, today at noon. The show is on WUNC 91.5 FM.

We'll be talking about the state's proposed new high school graduation requirements as well as a new high school dropout report, which shows that fewer North Carolina and Guilford County students are leaving high school than five years ago.

"The State of Things" will be rebroadcast tonight at 9 p.m. And in case you can't figure it out, I'm the one with the really thick Southern accent!

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John Graham said:

Bruce,
You were great on the radio.....for those of us who know you, we instantly recognized you. Will this be a regular "gig" or an occasional one? Keep up the good work.
John

bruce buchanan said:

John,

Thanks for the kind words. This was a one time only deal; I was invited as a guest because I'd recently written a story about these high school exit requirements. I was flattered they asked.

Rachel said:

What are the new proposed graduation requirements?

bruce buchanan said:

Rachel,

If the new standards are approved, students would have to pass either four or five End-of-Course tests in the following subjects: English I, Algebra I, biology, civics & economics and U.S. history. In addition, students would have to complete a senior project in their 12th grade year.

The new standards would apply starting with the students in the Class of 2010 -- who currently are in seventh grade.

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