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Over 1,100 University of California Professors Urge Regents to Reinstate College-Entrance Exams

More than 1,100 University of California math and science professors have asked the UC regents to bring back standardized entrance exams, citing concerns about student preparation and academic standards.

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More than 1,100 University of California math and science professors are urging the UC regents to reinstate college-entrance exams. The professors stated that unprepared students are lowering academic standards and draining teaching resources.

The current request from faculty seeks to reverse that change.

The professors' letter argues that the absence of entrance exams has affected classroom performance and resource allocation. No specific timeline for a regents decision has been announced.

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