The field of candidates in the Democratic primary for seats on the Rochester City School District board has narrowed from seven to four, all but guaranteeing new faces among the commissioners next year.
Education
Alums hope to buy Wells College property
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A group of alumnae still hopes to buy the campus and buildings after its bid to also acquire the defunct institution was turned down by the college’s trustees.
Education
READY’s first school incubator cohort to share insights
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Educational reform nonprofit Rochester Education and Development for Youth helped a group of educators and nonprofit leaders design and launch new education models.
Education
Schools, hiring and DEI
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In the Rochester area, most people who apply for jobs as teachers or administrators in public schools are asked before hiring to explain their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a practice that has come under scrutiny. But under the new administration in Washington, school districts that require DEI statements now could risk the loss of federal funding.
Education
UR suspends student for attending unsanctioned pro-Palestine protests
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Kenneth MacInTyre-Beiter received a notice last month alleging that his participation violated the University of Rochester’s code of conduct.
Education
RCSD picks a new superintendent
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In a 4-2 vote, the Rochester City School District chose Eric Rosser, who recently served as superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District.
Education
UR declines private election agreement with graduate union
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The deal with the Graduate Labor Union would have allowed students to vote on union representation. Now, they are gathering votes for a potential strike.
Education
Battle over books
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The recent controversy in the Penfield school district is a microcosm of a growing trend in the country: challenges to books in public school libraries.
Education
Student attendance improving, RCSD officials say
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Attendance, absenteeism and suspensions in elementary schools have shown signs of improvement.
Education
RCSD strengthens student information safeguards
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Information on students’ place of birth will not be included in student directories or available to third parties.
Education
UR graduate students continue push for union election
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With progress on a union election stalled, the students have turned to advocacy.