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The New York Education Department is proposing to change grading, class-time rules, and testing requirements, moving towards a 'competency-based education' system where Regents exams would become voluntary.
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Albany, New York
Who
New York Education Department officials, Board of Regents, Regent Hasoni Pratts, Shannon Logan
What
The New York Education Department is proposing to change grading, class-time rules, and testing requirements, moving towards a 'competency-based education' system where Regents exams would become voluntary.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:57:58 GMT · 4h 43m ago
Where
Albany, New York ·
Why
The proposed changes aim to shift from memorizing facts for tests to demonstrating competency, with department officials stating the idea is to rethink how all students learn in New York.
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How this affects you
If implemented, these changes would fundamentally alter K-12 education in New York, affecting how students are assessed and how progress is measured, with the first class under the new system graduating in 2033.
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- U.S. Domestic4h 43m agoNew York's Education Department is rethinking how all students learn by scrutinizing class time, grades, and tests, proposing a shift to "competency-based education."Open article