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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 […]
Source: Ideastream Public MediaPublished: Feb 25, 2026Link: https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-02-25/cleveland-pastors-message-to-students-dont-miss-school-his-motivational-tour-draws-debate This report looks at a high-stakes education issue that many Black families recognize: chronic absenteeism and the pressures that sit underneath it. Ideastream describes a motivational tour by a prominent pastor in Cleveland schools that sparked pushback, including concerns from the teachers union about church-state boundaries and […]
Source: NPR (via Ideastream)Published: Feb 2, 2026Link: https://www.ideastream.org/npr-news/2026-02-02/the-education-departments-efforts-to-fire-staff-cost-over-28-million-watchdog-saysNPR reports on a government watchdog finding that efforts to fire staff at the U.S. Department of Education cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, with attention to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The OCR is responsible for investigating discrimination complaints tied to race, disability, sex, and […]
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County Executive Adam Bello, Mayor Malik Evans, and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes partnered to modernize and replace the outdated Youth Services Yellow Pages, discontinued in 2011.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 […]
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