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Mobile Museum of Tolerance Combats Hate with Education at Parcel 5The Mobile Museum of Tolerance visited Rochester’s Parcel 5, offering interactive workshops on combating racism, antisemitism, and online hate. An extension of the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, the traveling exhibit serves as a classroom on wheels. Programs covered the Civil Rights Movement, Anne […]
Monroe County has unveiled a new online Youth Services Directory to help families find afterschool, summer, and wellness programs for children. County Executive Adam Bello, Mayor Malik Evans, and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes partnered to modernize and replace the outdated Youth Services Yellow Pages, discontinued in 2011. The updated tool provides real-time listings for […]
Kendall Rae Johnson, the nation’s youngest certified farmer, earned a full-ride scholarship to South Carolina State University—recognition typically reserved for athletes—after turning a backyard plot into a thriving project and serving as a USDA National Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador. The South Fulton, Georgia fifth grader began growing at age six and now cultivates produce, tends […]
About 150 Rochester City School District (RCSD) summer employees have either not received paychecks or received partial payments due to a chaotic transition to a new payroll system. The district’s switch from PeopleSoft to Oracle on July 1 left many educators unpaid for weeks of summer work. The Rochester Teachers Association is offering emergency, interest-free […]
The U.S. is withdrawing from UNESCO again, reigniting concerns over the agency’s mission and global influence. UNESCO, which protects cultural landmarks like the Taj Mahal and promotes literacy and climate change education, had recently led major restoration work in Mosul, Iraq. The Trump administration’s decision marks a second withdrawal, citing past criticism of anti-Israel bias. […]
Houston ISD will raise teacher pay using state funding, but instead of basing raises on experience, the district will use performance-based incentives — a move criticized by the teachers’ union, which is considering legal action. Key Details: NES Schools: Salaries range from $64K–$90K, with merit bonuses from $250–$1,250 based on evaluations. Non-NES Schools: Salaries range […]
New York State has invested over $7 billion in childcare and education over the past four years, with recent funding focused on universal school meals, childcare access, and youth development. Dr. Damia Harris-Madden, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, visited Rochester to highlight these investments, emphasizing the importance of economic and […]
Students and families at Southlawn Elementary in Irondequoit were devastated when the school’s cherished duckling tradition ended tragically. For over a decade, ducklings nested in the school’s courtyard with support from a staff member who provided food and a kiddie pool. However, under new administration, those supports were no longer permitted. Students returned to find […]
Javier Ortiz, student council president at Rochester Early College International High School, is being recognized by the Rochester City School District’s “Countdown to Graduation” campaign for his leadership and personal growth. Initially a shy freshman, Ortiz emerged as a community leader thanks to supportive teachers and opportunities like attending the National Student Leadership Congress. As […]
New York State is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend encouraging students to short-circuit school-issued laptops, causing battery fires and releasing toxic fumes. The state’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control issued alerts after multiple incidents were reported in Colorado, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Schools are urging families to speak with students about the […]
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