In this episode of the School Smarts NYC podcast, host Carolyn DeFir dives deep into the complexities of the New York State Regents exams. She discusses the purpose of these exams, which serve as a measure of mastery in core subjects and have been tied to graduation requirements. Carolyn provides insights into the changing landscape of Regents requirements, particularly for students graduating in the coming years. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the Regents exams for course placement and the potential impact on students' academic trajectories.