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The Rochester Board of Education has approved a budget of over $1.1 billion for the 2025-2026 school year. The budget focuses on key district priorities, including boosting early literacy, improving English Language Arts and math proficiency, and enhancing social-emotional learning. It also allocates funding to expand college and career pathway programs to better prepare students […]
The Rochester City School District has passed a $1.1 billion budget for 2025–26 with a focus on improving literacy and math skills, reducing absenteeism, and increasing mental health support. Despite declining enrollment, funding rose due to increased grants for students with disabilities. The plan includes hiring more counselors and psychologists and aligns with the district’s […]
A 15-year-old student from the School of the Arts tragically died after falling from the school’s roof, an incident now confirmed to be self-inflicted. In the wake of her passing, mental health forums are being organized to honor her memory, focusing on promoting kindness and creating safe spaces for young people to discuss mental health […]
The Urban-Suburban Program, the oldest voluntary desegregation initiative in the U.S., celebrated its 60th anniversary with a gala at the Memorial Art Gallery. Since its inception in 1965, the program has made a significant impact, currently enrolling 900 “educational residents” from Rochester in 14 suburban districts, including Brighton, Hilton, and Pittsford. Applications for the program […]
Dr. Paul Miller sits down with Tariq to discuss the upcoming Rochester School Board Candidate Forum. They emphasize how, in Rochester, many community members and parents tend to vote based on popularity rather than the critical issues that truly impact our schools. Dr. Miller explains that this forum is specifically designed to educate and empower […]
Join us for a vital opportunity to engage with candidates running for the Rochester School Board. This forum will provide a platform for discussion and allow community members to voice their questions and concerns regarding the future of our schools. Your participation is essential in shaping our children’s education! Event Details: Date: March 15 Time: […]
Rochester City School Board Commissioner James Patterson has accused fellow commissioner Isaiah Santiago of repeatedly using a racial slur against him and has filed a petition with the New York State Department of Education for Santiago’s removal. Santiago, the youngest commissioner in the district’s history, denied the allegations, calling them “unfounded and deeply offensive.” He […]
Rochester police are investigating an incident in which at least two adults boarded a Rochester City School District (RCSD) bus and assaulted a 12-year-old student who was involved in a fight with a classmate. The attack, which occurred on January 27, 2025, was captured on a cell phone video and has sparked outrage in the […]
The Rochester City School Board has kicked off its budget discussions for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting provided an opportunity for students and families to voice their priorities. Additionally, the district introduced an online tool for the community to prioritize goals from its strategic plan, aiding in budget development. Rochester City School District’s Board […]
Michelle and Michael Harris, a brother and sister duo, were recently inducted into the Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School Commencement Academy Hall of Fame for their achievements in sports. Michelle, a 1987 graduate, is celebrated as one of the school’s top basketball players, going on to play Division 1 college basketball and serving 30 […]
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