New York officials are reforming graduation requirements as exit exams are phased out by 2027-28. They approved a framework called the 'portrait of a graduate' which outlines six key qualities students must master to earn a diploma. These qualities include academic preparedness, creativity, critical thinking, communication skills, global citizenship, and being reflective about the future. Students will show mastery through various methods, including debates and service projects, all incorporating principles of culturally responsive education to enhance learning outcomes.
The New York State 'portrait of a graduate' will serve as the North Star of our state educational system, guiding the requirements for graduation as exit exams are eliminated.
State education officials identified six essential qualities for high school graduates: academic preparedness, creative innovation, critical thinking, effective communication, global citizenship, and being reflective and future focused.
For students to demonstrate these qualities, they can engage in activities like debates, service learning projects, and goal-setting that reflect critical thinking and global citizenship.
The new graduation framework aims to incorporate principles of culturally responsive education into every aspect of what it means to be a graduate in New York.
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