by Roc The Future | Jul 13, 2021 | Media Coverage
By: WHEC News 10NBC For families in the Rochester City School District who are looking for a boost in internet connection, Monday was the first day they could be eligible to do just that. The district says families can now apply to take home a free Wi-Fi hotspot for...
by Roc The Future | Jun 3, 2021 | Media Coverage
By: Jolie A. Milstein and Roger W. Brandt Special to the USA TODAY Network The coronavirus pandemic increased the need for reliable and fast internet access and exacerbated the existing digital divide — highlighting the fact that far too many lower-income...
by Roc The Future | May 26, 2021 | Media Coverage
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Announces Bright Spot Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic Rochester Recognized For Work In Supporting Early School Success ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (MAY 17, 2021) – The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced that it is naming ROCHESTER...
by Roc The Future | May 12, 2021 | Media Coverage
From WXXI A new federal program will provide low-income residents with a monthly subsidy to help pay for internet service. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will provide a monthly subsidy of up to $50 to eligible residents to pay for internet services, and up to...
by Roc The Future | May 6, 2021 | Media Coverage
BY PHILLIP BOUDREAUX of Spectrum News he approach to education has had to change because of the pandemic. According to a study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of the United States, it has led to learning loss for students. ROC the Future is hoping...
by Roc The Future | Apr 22, 2021 | Media Coverage, Uncategorized
From Collective Impact Forum In this episode, we chat with Jackie Campbell, who serves as Executive Director of ROC the Future, a collective impact education initiative that’s part of the Strive Together Network and is based in Rochester, NY. Listen in to hear how ROC...
