education
Back-to-school season is around the corner. And this week, as incoming college freshmen have been shopping for their dorms, Howard University reportedly shocked hundreds of students by sending emails stating that they had been unenrolled from their classes and the university due to unpaid balances. In light of the shocking news, parents and students alike […]
State aid to Rochester city schools fell short of expectations by several million dollars and now the district is changing plans ahead of next school year to bridge the gap. The shortfall comes as the Rochester City School District was already managing budget pressures from declining enrollment and rising costs. District officials said the difference […]
For generations, the federal government enforced civil rights laws with an eye toward remedying historic, systemic discrimination against Black people and other people of color. The Justice Department pressed schools to desegregate. The Education Department worked to promote equal opportunity and held schools accountable for racial bias. But under the Trump administration, efforts to address […]
Would you send your child to a private school with no teachers and learning driven by AI? And would you pay to do so? Alpha Schools, a private school that teaches students entirely using artificial intelligence programs, is now enrolling for classes in Chicago this fall. The schools will teach from kindergarten through eighth grade […]
A new report finds that teen sleep has declined broadly, with nearly a quarter of teens sleeping five hours or less per night and most sleeping under eight hours. The coverage explains that the trend appears widespread and that screen use is not identified as the main driver. Researchers point to other factors that can […]
Rochester students attended the 2026 DECA State Career Conference, where participants took part in competitive events and activities tied to business, marketing, finance, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. The article says students used the conference to build college and career skills, including presentations, problem-solving, and professional communication. The story includes details on how DECA events are structured, […]
BET published a roundup highlighting ten inventions attributed to Black women and the impact of those contributions in areas such as home safety, healthcare, and everyday technology. The article lists each inventor and summarizes what the invention does, with short explanations of how the innovation influenced later products or practices. It also includes brief historical […]
BET reports that a Hunter College professor was placed on leave after being recorded on a hot mic making racist comments about Black students during a public Zoom meeting related to school closures. The article says parents, students, and local officials called for accountability after the remarks circulated. The story describes the context of the […]
Published: Feb. 25, 2026Source: News10NBC (WHEC)Roc the Future Alliance is preparing to present its 13th annual State of Our Children Address and released data ahead of the event focused on academic readiness and proficiency in Rochester. The report lists kindergarten readiness at about 50% locally. It also shows third-grade English Language Arts proficiency for the […]
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