Students and families in New York see shifted rankings for three notable public high schools in the 2026-27 list.
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October 7, 2026
New York Voted to End Regents Graduation RequirementStarting in 2028, New York students will no longer need to pass Regents exams to earn a high school diploma.
October 6, 2026
New York Legislation Proposed Later School Start TimesNew Senate bill would require public schools to adjust schedules to align with adolescent sleep needs.
October 6, 2026
Capital Region Students Trained for School Board RolesStudents across New York are preparing for ex officio board seats following a new state mandate.
October 5, 2026
New York State Schools Enforced Phone BansNew York students navigate the school day using magnetic storage pouches for mobile devices.
October 1, 2026
New York Law Extended Solar Project Recovery TimelinesSchool districts can now take longer to pay off renewable energy projects, potentially lowering upfront costs.
September 30, 2026
U.S. News Excluded New York AP Data From 2026 RankingsNew York high school families should understand why college readiness scores shifted in this year's report.
September 29, 2026
Massapequa High School Challenged State Mascot BanNassau County leadership is resisting a mandate to rebrand sports teams, a move costing the district an estimated $1 million.
September 28, 2026
New York Launched Student Digital Quilt ProjectK-12 students across New York can now submit original artwork to the Tapestry of New York digital quilt.
