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New York's Education Department is scrutinizing traditional education basics like class time, grades, and tests, proposing a shift to "competency-based education" to the Board of Regents.
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Albany, New York
Who
New York State Education Department officials, Board of Regents, Regent Hasoni Pratts, Shannon Logan
What
New York's Education Department is scrutinizing traditional education basics like class time, grades, and tests, proposing a shift to "competency-based education" to the Board of Regents.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:57:58 GMT · 4h 42m ago
Where
Albany, New York ·
Why
The proposed changes aim to move away from a system of memorizing facts for tests and towards demonstrating "competency" in subjects.
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How this affects you
If implemented, these changes could significantly alter how students are educated and assessed in New York, with the first class graduating under the new system in 2033 no longer needing to pass Regents exams.
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