Education & EdTech

Opinion: New York Must Not Abandon Regents Exams Without a Better Measure of Readiness

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The New York Board of Regents is moving to decouple state Regents exams from graduation requirements beginning in 2027-28, while still administering them for federal accountability purposes. This shift raises concerns within the education community because there isn't yet an established alternative system to assess student readiness for college and careers, potentially masking existing challenges in literacy and math achievement. It’s crucial to watch whether New York develops a replacement measure before fully implementing this change, given past experiences with similar reforms in other states.

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