| Dear Colleagues, The update on the Graduation Measures Initiative provided at the June 10 Board of Regents Meeting demonstrates the New York State Education Department’s commitment to transforming education to meet the expectations voiced by stakeholders and the challenges of the 21st century. During the meeting, Department staff shared four key transformations that establish the proposed vision for implementing the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. The four proposed transformations include: 1. Adopting the New York State Portrait of a Graduate, 2. Redefining credits, 3. Sunsetting diploma assessment requirements, and 4. Moving to one diploma. In an effort to continue to gather stakeholder feedback, the Department encourages you to share your thoughts related to these four proposed transformations by participating in the current ThoughtExchange. Additional information, including a list of frequently asked questions related to the New York State Graduation Measures Initiative may be referenced on the Graduation Measures webpage. At this time, no changes to the current diploma requirements have been approved by the Board of Regents. The current credit and assessment requirements remain in effect for all high school students. Guidance related to the current diploma requirements can be found on the Department’s Graduation Requirements webpage. Questions related to the New York State Graduation Measures initiative may be referred to GradMeasures@nysed.gov. Sincerely, The New York State Graduation Measures Team |
