As NY phases out Regents exams, parents and educators wonder what’s next for students

New York is phasing out Regents exams after three decades of using them to measure student skills. Parents and educators are currently considering the future of student assessments following the decision.
The Regents exam is going the way of the dinosaur. The exams have been used to measure students’ skills for three decades.
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