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Robert Arrendell, a beloved science teacher at Rochester School of the Arts, is among the semi-finalists for Reader’s Digest’s “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition. The winner will receive $25,000, a Reader’s Digest feature, a trip to Hawaii, and a school visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy. Arrendell plans to use the prize money to support […]
The City of Rochester has announced temporary closures for two of its public libraries this week due to staff training. Arnett Branch Library, located at 310 Arnett Blvd., is closed today, Wednesday, April 23, and will reopen for regular hours starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 24. Frederick Douglass Community Library, located at 971 […]
GET L.I.T. THIS SUMMER!FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMFor Students in Grades 5–9 and Their Parents/Guardians WHEN:July 7th – July 31stMonday through Thursday6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PROGRAM DETAILS: FREE program – limited to 15 boys and 15 girls Small group instruction: 15 students per teacher and assistant Separate parent/guardian class led by two educators All activities based […]
THE AMERICAN FAMILY IN CRISISPanel Discussion – Bring Your Voice, Share Your Solutions Location:East High School1801 East Main Street, Rochester, NY Event Schedule: Friday, April 25 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Resource & Job Fair 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Panel Discussion Saturday, April 26 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Resource & Job Fair 9:00 […]
NFL star DeSean Jackson kicked off his college coaching career at Delaware State’s spring game, bringing energy, experience, and optimism to the struggling program. Under Jackson’s leadership, the Hornets showed a revamped, explosive offense. The move aligns Jackson with fellow NFL alumni like Deion Sanders in leading HBCUs. Players and fans are hopeful for immediate […]
In this episode of the Wake Up Club After Show, we dive into a new initiative in South Carolina aimed at reducing student absenteeism by offering families weekly payments for perfect attendance. Since March 10, the Charleston County School District has been giving $25 per week to at least 1,900 students across ten schools, running […]
Join the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Youth Forum on April 12th. Ages 12 – 21, let your voice be heard and learn more about important topics for our community. Registration link below. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LtonvrSU2kGUffYC1g6AfCfEjyo-Ca9PrDGox7xHYctUQ0NZSzA3SlhPVzlaMkpFOEhNNDAxN1ZFNy4u&route=shorturl
Before the end of this school year, two schools in the Greece Central School District will install new technology designed to detect both weapons and cell phones as students enter the building. Cell phone use by students is currently banned in Greece schools. District leaders say they will soon reveal the type of technology and […]
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign pledge and a long-held goal of some conservatives. He criticized the agency for “breath-taking failures” and pledged to return its funding to individual states. The decision is already facing legal challenges aimed at blocking the agency’s closure and […]
Love & Light Podcast hosts Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot engage in an insightful conversation about the power of courage and sportsmanship, both in the world of sports and in daily life.
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