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The New York Education Department is proposing to shift to a “competency-based education” system, which could change grading, class-time rules, and testing.
Albany, New York
Who
New York Education Department, Board of Regents, Regent Hasoni Pratts, Shannon Logan
What
The New York Education Department is proposing to shift to a “competency-based education” system, which could change grading, class-time rules, and testing.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:57:58 GMT · 2h 24m ago
Where
Albany, New York ·
Why
The aim is to move from memorizing facts for tests to demonstrating competency, with Regents exams potentially becoming voluntary.
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How this affects you
This proposal could fundamentally alter how students learn and are evaluated across New York State, with the first graduating class under these new rules expected in 2033; however, some board members and teachers are seeking more specific details on implementation.
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7 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 24m agoThe New York Education Department is proposing to shift to a “competency-based education” system, which could change grading, class-time rules, and testing.
- U.S. Domestic2h 24m agoThe New York Education Department is proposing to change how students learn by moving to a “competency-based education” model, which could eliminate Regents exams as a graduation requirement and modify class-time rules and grading.Open article
- U.S. Domestic2h 24m agoThe New York State Education Department is proposing significant changes to how students learn, with a shift towards "competency-based education" that would alter grading, class-time rules, and testing requirements.Open article
- U.S. Domestic2h 24m agoNew 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.Open article
- U.S. Domestic2h 24m agoThe 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.Open article
- U.S. Domestic2h 24m agoNew York's Education Department proposed changing education basics like class time, grades, and tests to a “competency-based education” system.Open article
- U.S. Domestic2h 24m 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
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