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Yes on 2: MCAS will no longer be high school graduation requirement

Massachusetts voters approved ending MCAS as a graduation requirement in favor of district-set coursework.

NYS plans to nix Regents exam requirements for students

Regents exams may no longer be mandatory for New York high school graduation, shifting towards a new system that emphasizes various proficiencies and skills.

How NY graduation requirements could soon change under state proposal

Students in NYC may not need to pass Regents exams for high school diplomas; assessment options in various key areas to showcase skills.

Question 2 has passed, but is it truly the end of the MCAS requirement? Here's what may happen next.

Massachusetts removes MCAS graduation requirement but lacks a unified alternative standard.

Boston.com readers are divided over Question 2 results

Massachusetts voters have ended MCAS graduation requirement, sparking divided public opinion on academic standards.

New graduation requirements coming for California seniors

California high school seniors will have additional graduation requirements starting from 2026-27 including personal finance, ethnic studies, and health class on fentanyl use.

Yes on 2: MCAS will no longer be high school graduation requirement

Massachusetts voters approved ending MCAS as a graduation requirement in favor of district-set coursework.

NYS plans to nix Regents exam requirements for students

Regents exams may no longer be mandatory for New York high school graduation, shifting towards a new system that emphasizes various proficiencies and skills.

How NY graduation requirements could soon change under state proposal

Students in NYC may not need to pass Regents exams for high school diplomas; assessment options in various key areas to showcase skills.

Question 2 has passed, but is it truly the end of the MCAS requirement? Here's what may happen next.

Massachusetts removes MCAS graduation requirement but lacks a unified alternative standard.

Boston.com readers are divided over Question 2 results

Massachusetts voters have ended MCAS graduation requirement, sparking divided public opinion on academic standards.

New graduation requirements coming for California seniors

California high school seniors will have additional graduation requirements starting from 2026-27 including personal finance, ethnic studies, and health class on fentanyl use.
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Regents push to make a NY high-school diploma worthless

The state Board of Regents is considering watering down the requirements for the Regents Diploma in New York.
The Education Commissioner and the Regents are being accused of dumbing down education and refusing to insist on effective pedagogy.
The commission's report suggests providing multiple pathways to graduation instead of a standardized approach.

Crushing standards and more: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 16, 2023

The New York State Education Department is proposing to make Regents exams optional.
Many people believe that this proposal would lower graduation requirements and devalue the high school diploma.
Some argue that this move is an attempt to promote equity and measure a student's overall body of work rather than just exam scores.

Regents push to make a NY high-school diploma worthless

The state Board of Regents is considering watering down the requirements for the Regents Diploma in New York.
The Education Commissioner and the Regents are being accused of dumbing down education and refusing to insist on effective pedagogy.
The commission's report suggests providing multiple pathways to graduation instead of a standardized approach.

Crushing standards and more: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 16, 2023

The New York State Education Department is proposing to make Regents exams optional.
Many people believe that this proposal would lower graduation requirements and devalue the high school diploma.
Some argue that this move is an attempt to promote equity and measure a student's overall body of work rather than just exam scores.
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New York considers ditching Regents exams as HS graduation requirement

The New York State Education Department is considering removing the Regents exam as a graduation requirement for high school students.
Some education advocates are criticizing the move, accusing it of lowering standards and having a lack of faith in students of color.
The potential change in education policy has sparked concerns about accountability and monitoring student success.

Here's how NY Regents exams, high school grad requirements could change

The Regents exams for New York students will continue, but there may be changes to graduation requirements.
A 64-member Blue Ribbon Commission has recommended increasing assessment options and adding subjects like civic responsibility and financial literacy.
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