Possible Education Changes?

A recent article in the Hartford Courant states that, in his job application, the new Connecticut Commissioner of Education, Mark K. McQuillan, laid out his policy priorities for the schools in our state: the expansion of preschool education, an effort to recruit highly-trained teachers, a longer school day, and a longer school year. He also stated in a news conference that he favors a graduation exit exam for all students.

Is this a warning shot across the bow that Mr. McQuillan is anxious to make Connecticut look like his old stomping grounds --- Massachusetts? We shall see.