“The Regents Exams had devolved or descended into months of test prep and rote learning, so it’s a welcome end to that era,” said DAVID BLOOMFIELD, a professor of education law and policy at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York. “But what the new era portends is questionable and troubling. It’s not clear from the New York State Education Department’s presentation what New York high schools will look like in the future,” he continued. “Rigorous coursework needs to be required, and there’s nothing in this presentation that assures that will be the case.” By Cayla Bamberger New York Daily News https://lnkd.in/dGAxaPTD
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1moDavid, yes I agree what is next for these kids to shoot for as far as getting ahead? I did receive a HS regent diploma back in the day when u had to study hard and meet all requirements. What do these students have to do to achieve honors? Sad.