NY Scraps High School Exams

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1. 16 Sep

   'Advancing this work moves us closer to a more equitable system, one that upholds high expectations for all while ensuring that a student's zip code, background or circumstance never determines their opportunities for success.'

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 4 articles

• 17 Sep New York Wants To Scrap Testing Requirements While School Spending SoarsThe New York Board of Regents has voted to make the standardized Regents exams optional for high school graduation, aiming to eliminate barriers and promote equity in education. This decision, set to be finalized in June, could allow students to graduate through alternative assessments designed locally, though critics warn it may lower academic standards without ensuring better student outcomes. The move is part of…Reason
• 17 Sep How Albany educrats turned NY’s once-proud schools into a national jokeThe article criticizes recent changes in New York State's education policies by highlighting how these adjustments lower academic standards for high school graduation. It mentions that the Board of Regents voted this week to remove the requirement for students to pass Regents exams starting with the class of 2028, despite evidence showing that Mississippi outperforms New York on national reading assessments for…New York Post
• 16 Sep The end of Regents exams: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 17, 2026This article compiles various letters to the editor regarding the State Board of Regents' decision to eliminate mandatory Regents exams for high school graduation in New York. The letters, dated September 17, 2026, express diverse opinions on this policy change; some view it as detrimental to academic standards and accountability, while others see it as necessary to adapt education methods to modern demands.New York Post
• 16 Sep New York official says she's 'thrilled' high school exams are scrapped because 'it is the opposite of dumbing kids down'Felicia Thomas-Williams, a member of the New York Board of Regents and former school principal, expressed her enthusiasm over the decision to no longer require high school students to pass Regents exams starting from 2028. She argued that this move is not about lowering educational standards but rather ensuring that assessments are fair and appropriate for all students. Chancellor Lester Young also supported the…Daily Mail

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