The United States' high school gradation rate reached an all-time high of 82 percent in 2013-2014.
In the last one decade, the number of standardized tests that the students are made to go through have gone up significantly. A comprehensive nation wide survey conducted across largest school districts reveal that most schools are relying too heavily on the tests that are not even based on qualifying values.
In a move that could have far reaching implications for millions of American struggling to pay off student debt, the Department of Education is beginning to establish a program of loan forgiveness.
