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The detractors of the California High School Exit Exam(CAHSEE) once again have more fodder for their arguments against the use of the CAHSEE as a graduation requirement in public high schools. A new study shows that students who feel they will be unable to pass the CAHSEE are more likely to drop out of high school than their counterparts. While this may be driven by the perception of the students, teachers and administrators have been largely ineffective as a whole in instilling confidence in these types of students. The drop-out rates are harsh evidence of this fact and there does not seem to be any substantive change on the horizon. The reality that many schools face is harsh and the prospects of improvement seem dim. Not all signs are bad however, San Bernadino county recently reported a reduction in the drop-out rate and while the numbers are still alarmingly high, it certainly is a step in the right direction. To read more about the impact that the CAHSEE is having on San Bernadino county schools click here.