Former Governor Pataki, who established the Regents exams in New York, has sharply criticized the recent decision to eliminate the standardized tests, calling the move "incredibly stupid." The former official, who played a key role in implementing the exams, described the change as a "really sad day" for the state’s education system. His remarks highlight ongoing debates over the future of academic assessments in public schools. The controversy follows years of discussion about the exams' role in student evaluations and school accountability.
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