What value is a certificate at graduation over a GED?
Source: Info about High School Reform – Questions and AnswersA certificate is given to some exceptional children to indicate attendance, participation, and/or achievement. Most of the students who receive a certificate do not perform academically at levels necessary for a GED (General Education Development). A GED recognizes that a person has attained a general, basic level of knowledge and skills in core areas and is acknowledged by some employers and postsecondary institutions as an equivalent of a high school diploma.