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The Rochester City School District (RCSD) announced public hearings to address six schools identified as “Receivership schools” under the New York State Department of Education’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) model. Receivership schools must show significant improvements in student achievement, and superintendents are granted increased authority to manage these schools. The six schools include School […]
Funeral services have been announced for Jillian Branciforte, a beloved teacher from the Greece Central School District who passed away in an accident on Friday. The district has not provided further details about the accident. Branciforte, an English and new language teacher at Greece Olympia High School, was remembered fondly by her students, who held […]
Dolly Parton, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy, has dedicated nearly three decades to improving literacy through her Imagination Library program. This initiative mails free books to children under 5 across 21 states, including Missouri and Kentucky, where it has expanded statewide. Parton celebrated this achievement with visits to both states, sharing the story […]
On August 24th @10 AM, located at 485 N Clinton Ave Rochester, NY 14605. There will be an exciting event for grades k-12. Enjoy discounted hairstyles, haircuts, nails and lashes. Plus, receive a book bag filled with essential school supplies! There will also be amazing food and fun games for everyone. Don’t miss out on […]
The Rochester City School District is holding a recruitment event on Wednesday and over the next several weeks to fill open positions. The “Get on the Bus” recruitment event will take place on Wednesday at Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus on 950 Norton Street. It runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The […]
In partnership with Next Gen Personal Finance, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new course requirement starting with the 2031 graduating class. Beginning in 2027, California is requiring all high schools to offer a one-semester-long financial literacy course as an elective. This makes California the 26th state in the country to add financial literacy as […]
The third annual “Diamonds in the Rough Fashion Show,” hosted by Miss Julie’s School of Beauty in Rochester, N.Y., took place on Saturday to benefit victims of human trafficking. Founded by Julie Chapus, known as Miss Julie, the school is a non-profit, therapeutic cosmetology institution dedicated to providing vocational training to human trafficking survivors and […]
Rochester City Council officially voted in favor of a proposal to allow officers at select RCSD schools during arrival and dismissal times through the summer and into the next school year. The approved proposal has a new price tag of $861,000 — up from the initial $90,000 plan to cover only the summer. Councilmember Mary […]
After the announcement Dr. Thomas Putnam would step down as Superintendent to take a leadership role with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Penfield Central School District has named a new Superintendent – Dr. Tasha Potter. Potter has served as Penfield CSD’s Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Access for the last three years. She also served as the […]
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