New York State Department of Education

New York State is finally expected to ban the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots at all public schools. Back in November, the New York State Department of Education issued guidance to schools across the state that suggested schools make changes to mascots affiliated with Native Americans so they weren’t at risk of […]

A New York State-wide U.S History Regents exam has been canceled because of potentially traumatizing content in the test in light of a mass shooting in Buffalo. The exam was set to be given on June 1st, but after the New York State Department of Education reviewed Regents exam content and found that this particular […]

Some good news for East High School and its students and staff. The partnership between East High and the University of Rochester has been renewed. The three-year renewal was approved by the New York State Education Department on Monday. The University of Rochester took over East High school after it was to be closed because […]

New York State Department of Education officials released reopening guidance for schools. Here are some of the keys points. – The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status and community transmission levels. – Masks are recommended for […]