K–16 is a movement in the

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to bring together the various levels of education for younger students, namely between the

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and the

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systems, and create aligned policy and practice in examination practices, graduation requirements, admissions policies and other areas. The movement is so-named because of an insinuated continuum between the traditionally-distinct K–12 system and the two-to-four-year basic post-secondary education system that is in place in most

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s and

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(hence "13th grade", "14th grade", "15th grade" and "16th grade"). Community Colleges with Associate Degrees are equal to grades 13 to 14. Universities offer grades 14 to 16 with a Bachelor Degree. Master University degrees would then be grades 17 to 18. Doctorate degrees offer 19-21st grade.

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K–16 Issues (link dead)

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Study: Freshman year should be 13th grade (link dead)

Lining Up: The Relationship between the Common Core State Standards and Five Sets of Comparison Standards (link dead)
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