Education
The government is using an old list of “professional degrees” like medicine and law to set new student loan limits. Programs not on the list, such as nursing, would get much smaller loans starting in 2026, which could make those programs harder to afford. What is considered a ‘professional degree’? The term explained.
Does your family need food assistance ahead of Thanksgiving? The Rochester City School District is helping families with a drive-thru food distribution event on Friday, Nov. 21. It’s happening at the Jefferson Campus on 1 Edgerton Park. It gets underway at 9 a.m. and runs until supplies last. Everyone is eligible to receive food, with […]
Mobile Museum of Tolerance Combats Hate with Education at Parcel 5The Mobile Museum of Tolerance visited Rochester’s Parcel 5, offering interactive workshops on combating racism, antisemitism, and online hate. An extension of the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, the traveling exhibit serves as a classroom on wheels. Programs covered the Civil Rights Movement, Anne […]
The Rochester City School District is set to enhance student safety by adding stop arm cameras to school buses. These cameras will catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The city says over 800 cameras will be installed over the next two months on buses that bring RCSD students to and from school. They say […]
A $3 million donation from Abby and Doug Bennett and the Sands Family Foundation has brought the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) halfway toward its goal of raising $6 million to offer permanent free admission. The endowment—named the Abby and Doug Bennett and Sands Family Foundation Free for All Endowment—aims to eliminate financial barriers to museum […]
Edison Career and Technology High School is hosting its fifth annual college, career, and technical education expo on Thursday. The event gives students and families the opportunity to connect with colleges, career programs, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. They can meet college representatives, explore job openings and post-secondary options, and network with community […]
Governor Hochul’s statewide cellphone ban in schools is now in effect, and News10NBC is examining the early impacts. While some celebrate improved classroom focus, others worry about student safety and communication gaps. The new mandate required each district to submit a formal compliance plan. The investigation into how schools are adapting and whether students and […]
Launched by Ashley Christopher in 2017, HBCU Week has evolved into a national celebration merging culture with college access. The 2025 edition—backed by Sallie Mae and DuPont—featured concerts headlined by Juvenile and K. Michelle, star appearances from Gail Bean, Laila Pruitt, and Lance Gross, and panels on careers, culture, and the enduring role of HBCUs. […]
The Seneca Park Zoo, in partnership with RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, is offering Deaf Culture Awareness programming. Scheduled for October 11, the event will feature interpreted animal presentations, story times, and inclusive activities. The initiative also includes collaboration with the Aquarium of Niagara and People Inc. Pamela Reed Sanchez, CEO of the […]
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