Fewer Regents exams? State looks at other ways to test students

By Lexi Bruening
Published: Nov. 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST|Updated: 14 hours ago

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The future of education in New York may include fewer Regents exams and more projects and presentations. The diplomas may look a bit different, too.

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New York state is looking to make graduation requirements more flexible, which could mean re-considering the number of Regents exams high school students take and providing other forms of assessments like presentations and projects.

That’s just one of the recommendations outlined in the state education department’s Blue Ribbon Commission released Monday morning. It was formed in 2019 to rethink graduation requirements.

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NYS Dept. of Education releases new high school graduation requirement recommendations

by Emma Misiaszek

Mon, November 13th 2023, 1:09 PM EST

ALBANY, N.Y. — On Monday, the New York State Education Department presented the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on graduation measures to the Board of Regents.

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According to the press release, the Blue Ribbon Commission created a “roadmap for learning-centered education that best meets the needs of every student in New York State and incorporates competency imperatives that provide them with the practical skills needed for the dynamic demands of tomorrow’s workforce.”

The Graduation Measures initiative sought to explore what it means to obtain a diploma in New York State and what that diploma should signify to ensure educational excellence and equity for all students in New York State.

Guided by research, stakeholder feedback, and their expertise and experiences, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures identified high-level skills, knowledge areas, and competencies that holistically reflect successful outcomes of P-12 education. The Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations are:

[list of 13 recommendations]

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