'I personally think it's the right way to go': New York moves to phase out Regents exam requirement

'I personally think it's the right way to go': New York moves to phase out Regents exam requirement

Students across Western New York are sitting for Regents exams this week, even as the state prepares to eliminate the long-standing graduation requirement.Starting in the 2027-28 school year, the New York State Education Department will begin phasing out Regents exams as a mandatory graduation requirement, moving instead to a competency-based diploma system. Under the new model, students will demonstrate their knowledge and skills through hands-…