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Applications are now open for the New York State Police entrance exam, part of a $66 million initiative announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase the number of troopers and enhance public safety, particularly in tracking illegal guns. The recruitment drive includes more training academy classes, with testing starting on August 15. Applicants must be […]
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 […]
New York State has launched a new online portal to help families access affordable child care. Governor Kathy Hochul introduced the portal to address the state’s child care crisis, making it easier for families to apply for assistance and find suitable providers. The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) covers 90% of child care costs for […]
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 […]
The YMCA of Greater Rochester is promoting summer learning through its Power Scholars Academy, designed to prevent summer learning loss for kids from pre-K through ninth grade. The six-week program combines small-group academic instruction with camp-like enrichment activities, providing a balanced approach to education and fun. Jonathan Coyle, the program director, emphasized the importance of […]
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 […]
In the first episode of “Honoring My Enslaved Ancestors,” Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker explores her family’s history at Somerset Plantation in Creswell, North Carolina. Despite passing the site every summer, Parker had avoided visiting it for years. Following the death of her Grandma Doris, Parker grapples with how to honor her enslaved ancestors’ legacy. […]
Amazon has donated $500,000 to support STEM programs for underserved youth in Rochester, NY. The funds were split between the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) and the Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance. Simeone Banister, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, emphasized that such investments are crucial for preparing young people […]
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