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New York State Education Department

New York moves to end Regents exams as graduation gatekeeper beginning in 2028

by Sep 16, 2026
Beginning in 2028, New York students will no longer have to pass Regents exams to earn a high school diploma, under a change approved Monday by the State Board of Regents.

Riverhead school board to weigh decision on state regionalization initiative

by Dec 4, 2024
The Riverhead Board of Education will need to decide whether or not to participate in a controversial initiative introduced by the by the State Education Department aimed at encouraging nearby school districts to share resources.

State Ed Department says it will issue COVID-19 guidance for school districts based on CDC guidance

by Aug 12, 2021
The State Education Department says it is in the process of developing guidance to help local school districts prepare for the upcoming school year under the latest circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic.

Feds: Students must take state assessment tests this year, despite pandemic

by Feb 24, 2021
NYSED will ask Board of Regents to eliminate Regents exams as a requirement for graduation this year & also cancel any Regents exam not required by the U.S. Department of Education.