Regents exams
Coverage of Regents exams in the Nexus archive.
- New York High Schoolers Might Be Getting a New Diploma. Here’s What to Know.
New York State Education Department proposes a competency-based diploma system to replace the current credit-based framework, aiming to better prepare students for careers and higher education. The plan, part of the New York Inspires initiative, emphasizes skills mastery over classroom time and includes flexible assessment methods, though concerns remain about implementation challenges and equity.
- Most high schoolers no longer need to pass Regents to graduate. Schools are in the dark on what’s next.
New York high school students will no longer need to pass Regents exams to graduate by next fall, but the state has not yet disclosed replacement requirements. Educators and families express confusion and concern over the transition, while officials aim to shift toward skills-based assessments like research projects and internships.
- Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade is on a School Day — and Conflicts with Regents Exams. Some Families Are Angry.
The New York Knicks' NBA championship victory led to a planned ticker-tape parade on a school day conflicting with science Regents exams. Some parents and a student have started petitions to reschedule the parade or cancel school, citing equity concerns for students taking exams. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, known for prioritizing citywide fun for students, faces challenges in securing another waiver to adjust school schedules.
- What will school look like in a post-Regents world? Officials tease a ‘competency-based’ approach.
New York state officials are transitioning from standardized Regents exams to a competency-based education model by the 2029-30 school year, emphasizing project-based learning and alternative assessments like portfolios. However, critics note a lack of detailed implementation plans and concerns about replicating challenges seen in other states like Maine.
- Knicks fever: State says Regents exam schedule will not change for ticker-tape parade Thursday
New York City public schools will remain open and the Regents exam schedule will not be altered for a Knicks ticker-tape parade on Thursday, despite conflicts with science and math exams. Some families and students have expressed concerns, with petitions calling for rescheduling, but officials emphasize students should proceed with exams as planned.