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New York's Education Department proposed changing education basics like class time, grades, and tests to a “competency-based education” system.
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Albany, New York
Who
New York Education Department officials, Board of Regents, Regent Hasoni Pratts, Shannon Logan
What
New York's Education Department proposed changing education basics like class time, grades, and tests to a “competency-based education” system.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:57:58 GMT · 4h 40m ago
Where
Albany, New York ·
Why
The proposal aims to move away from memorizing facts for tests towards demonstrating competency and building skills like critical thinking.
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How this affects you
This proposed shift would fundamentally alter how students are assessed and how they progress through their education in New York, with potential impacts on future graduation requirements and teaching methodologies. The changes, if approved, would affect students entering high school in 2029.
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