A high school student on Long Island has achieved a historic milestone by earning a perfect score on the Regents exam, resolving a decades-long challenge set by a teacher. The accomplishment marks the first time in 25 years that someone has met the exacting criteria, fulfilling a long-standing academic test set by an educator. The student’s success has drawn attention to the difficulty of the exam and the dedication required to achieve such a rare result. Details on how the student approached the challenge and the broader significance of the feat are explored in the full report.


Long Island student ends teacher's 25-year challenge with perfect Regents score  CBS News