Education
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To educate young readers about Black history, experts recommend literature as a valuable resource. Books can engage children in the nuanced aspects of Black history, fostering curiosity and understanding. During Black History Month, figures like Meg Medina, the National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature, highlight the importance of providing children with rich texts that respect […]
(NPR) – The White House hosted its first-ever summit on arts and culture, titled “Healing, Bridging, Thriving,” in Washington, D.C. The event, organized by the White House Domestic Policy Council and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), brought together policymakers, arts advocates, community leaders, and artists to explore the multifaceted role of the arts […]
Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day. I know you can get around in Rochester by car in 20 min so guess you can attend both Monday January 15th 2024 The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will be hosting an event with the Eastman School of Music at 26 Gibbs Street Downtown Rochester. There will […]
Governor Hochul announced that school districts are receiving more than $5 million to boost mental health programs. This will help enhance the role of guidance counselors and train other staff. Mental health in kids has become a concern since the COVID pandemic. The governor cites a loss of social connection during the pandemic as one […]
RCSD will hold a meeting to discuss the upcoming reorganization plan that will close 11 schools within the district. The RCSD Superintendent says the plan for changes come after declining student enrollment. There will be two meetings. The first will take place on Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at East High School and the […]
Has social media companies played a role in the declining mental health of students? The Greece Central School District thinks so, and they are joining a nationwide lawsuit to help fight it. The district said the school board voted to approve the measure, joining more than 200 districts already a part of the suit, which […]