education
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 […]
“Abbott Elementary” star Quinta Brunson will be honored in her hometown of Philadelphia with the Key to the City and a mural at her alma mater, Andrew Hamilton School. Titled “Blooming Futures,” the mural—created in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia—depicts students as growing plants and teachers as caretakers. Brunson, who helped design the project, called […]
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 […]
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