"Alternative Path to Diploma Sparks Controversy: New Proposal from State Board of Regents Threatens Traditional Education Standards In a move that has left educators and parents reeling, the state Board of Regents is pushing forward with a plan to create an alternative route to a high-school diploma that doesn't require students to attend a traditional school. Critics argue that this new path undermines the value of a traditional education and could lead to a watering down of academic standards. Proponents, however, claim that the proposal will provide more flexibility for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. As the debate heats up, one thing is clear: the future of education in the state hangs in the balance."
Once again, the state Board of Regents is undermining education standards, this time by creating an "path" to a high-school diploma that doesn't rely on schooling.
