Education
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Donald Trump has made the elimination of perceived “wokeness” in education a central goal. His proposed policies include banning lessons on gender identity and structural racism, abolishing diversity offices, and prohibiting transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Trump plans to use federal funding as leverage, threatening to cut money from schools that do not comply with […]
With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will […]
The application fees for both SUNY and CUNY schools will be waived. The SUNY system is waiving up to five application fees per student through November 3. CUNY application fees will be free from November 4-15 for students applying as freshmen. For a list of participating schools, click here. This will be the second year they have offered the […]
Joel Bervell, a medical student and science communicator, is creating The Doctor Is In, an animated series aimed at inspiring young Black children to pursue careers in medicine. Growing up as a Ghanaian-American, Bervell saw few media figures who looked like him in scientific fields, which drove him to create a show for kids aged […]
The ROC Your Job initiative has expanded into a year-long after-school employment program, announced Monday. Supported by $3.9 million from New York State’s youth employment program, the initiative aims to connect teens in underserved neighborhoods with job opportunities. Last year, over 300 students participated, and with the expansion, nearly 350 teens are expected to benefit. […]
As of October 21, New York students can apply to SUNY and CUNY schools without paying application fees, as part of an initiative announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. This effort is aimed at reducing financial barriers and encouraging students to pursue higher education. SUNY applications are free until November 3, while CUNY applications are free […]
At the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, rapper, actor, and activist Common teamed up with Aspen Music School students for an impromptu performance, freestyling over Toto’s 1982 hit “Africa.” In a spontaneous session, Common guided the students to loop two measures from the song while his percussionist, Mark Colenburg, added a beat. Common performed the freestyle […]
The Rochester City School District celebrated the grand opening of Padilla High School at the Franklin Educational Campus on October 17, 2024. The school was renamed as part of the district’s reconfiguration plan, honoring the Padilla family, one of the earliest migrant families to settle in Rochester. The Padilla family has made significant contributions to […]
Rochester NBA star Isaiah Stewart is launching the Isaiah Stewart Academic Learning Center with God Vision Ministries next week. The center will provide a safe and positive environment for students to study. The launch event is on Monday, October 21st, at 3 p.m. at God Vision Ministries, 694 Hudson Ave., Rochester, NY 14608. For more […]
The Gates Chili Central School District is warning students and parents of a phone scam. The district says the scammer contacted a member of the community, claiming a student took a practice SAT exam, and requested the parent’s credit card number to send the test results. The community is advised that Gates Chili nor SAT […]
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