Ex-Gov. Pataki, who put Regents in place, rips ‘incredibly stupid’ axing of tests: ‘Really sad day for New York’
Former Governor George Pataki criticized the New York State Education Department's decision to eliminate certain Regents exams. He argued that the department is failing to address poor educational outcomes in state schools.
"It seems like the Education Department’s main function right now is to disguise the fact that too many New York State schools are failing to educate our kids.''
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