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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 […]
State testing for New York students in grades 3–8 faced widespread delays due to back-to-back technical failures in the online testing system. The disruptions impacted at least four districts across the Capital Region, including Bethlehem, Amsterdam, and Fort Edward. The issues were attributed to the state’s testing vendor, the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA). The New […]
The Scopes Monkey Trial, which took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925, remains one of the most famous legal battles in American history. It was sparked by Tennessee’s Butler Act, which banned the teaching of evolution in public schools. Historians note that the trial began as a publicity stunt to attract attention to the town […]
If your child turns 3 or 4 by December 1st, you can enroll them online for a high-quality, nationally recognized PreK program near you. This program provides engaging activities, promotes social growth, and early learning. There’s also indoor/outdoor play, rest time everyday, and free monthly RTS bus passes for parents. Enroll online today or learn […]
The New York State Education Department has awarded $34 million in expansion grants to 64 school districts for pre-kindergarten programs for the 2024-25 school year. This funding aims to support a 180-day pre-k program. Local districts benefiting from these grants include Gananda Central School District ($434,230), Livonia Central School District ($356,622), Medina Central School District […]
The Rochester community is remembering a beloved educator and pioneer who dedicated her life to helping others. Iris Banister, known as the “Queen Mother,” recently died at the age of 77. Her legacy of services spans decades, including more than 30 years in Rochester city schools. She also held a variety of other important positions […]
August 22nd from 6pm – 8:30pm at East High School, Auditorium 1801 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14609 FREE EVENT The new documentary film The Right to Read brings attention to the literacy crisis in the U.S. and why children are struggling to read. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only one-third of […]
The New York State Education Department will host the 2023 New York State My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Symposium tomorrow, May 19, 2023, in Albany. Nearly 900 students, educators, and leaders from across the state will gather for this event on the MBK initiative to help boys and young men of color – and all students […]
The deadline for enrollment in Rochester Charter Schools is coming up this week. Rochester charter school lottery is midnight on April 1. Those interested can learn about and apply to all 15 Rochester charter schools through a single online application. It’s free and the application comes in both English and Spanish. To access the application, click here. Source: WHEC-TV
Monroe Community College is expanding its Applied Technology Center to help fill the demand for tech jobs. The Applied Technology Center is where hands on training is provided for high demand technology jobs. Congressman Joe Morelle and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello made the announcement that MCC will receive $3.5 million in federal funding for […]
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