Last month, the New York State Education Department revealed plans to eliminate the Regents Exam as a requirement for graduation. This decision has sparked significant backlash.
Former Governor George Pataki criticized the change, calling it ‘incredibly stupid.’ The Wall Street Journal editorial board has also weighed in, suggesting this move marks another unfortunate step towards mediocrity in American education.
While we assess students’ abilities in subjects like multiplication, evaluating their global citizenship remains challenging. Such evaluations require different measurements that go beyond traditional exams.
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