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21st Century Education for 21st Century Careers
College and career readiness in the 21st century requires critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, information, media, technology, and career skills. These cannot be learned solely in the classroom nor assessed only by exams. Research supports the...
Local organization offers ‘teach-in’ on RCSD budget
From WHEC A local organization held talks on the Rochester City School District's budget Thursday night. The Children's Agenda offered a "teach-in" that discussed what caused the budget crisis. It says misreporting of numbers caused it. The organization says it...
Community organizations host forum on RCSD financial crisis
From 13 WHAM Dozens of parents and community members came together Thursday to learn more about the financial crisis facing the Rochester City School District. Two community organizations - Roc the Future and The Children’s Agenda - teamed up for a forum on the...
RCSD budget crisis: Public forums aim to inform and empower district parents
From Democrat & Chronicle Rochester-area nonpartisan nonprofits The Children's Agenda and ROCtheFuture are holding a public information forum Thursday aimed at helping demystify the current budget crisis in the city school district for parents. In a tweet,...
Children’s Agenda, ROC the Future Host Explain RCSD Budget Crisis
From Minority Reporter For months, the budget crisis in the Rochester City School District has concerned parents, students and community leaders. It has also been a topic of political debate, questions to RCSD leadership and ongoing examination of the multi-million...
Early childhood services in Rochester get $1.5 million boost
From WXXI News A federal grant aimed at helping Rochester’s children is coming to the region. Congressman Joe Morelle said Friday that the $1.5 million grant will help a local initiative called Grow Rochester, which focuses on children’s health issues. The initiative...
Morelle announces $1.5 million in early childcare funding
From 13 WHAM News Rochester, N.Y. – Federal funding is said to be on the way to help with local early childhood services. At a news conference Friday, Congressman Joe Morelle said about $1.5 million has been allocated for the All Kids Thrive program. The funding will...
$1.5 million in federal funds given to strengthen local childhood services
From WROC News 8 ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The “All Kids Thrive” program is getting $1.5 million in federal funds to strengthen childhood services. The funds will be give out over the next three years. Specifically, the money will go toward expanding the Grow Rochester...
RCSD has its best graduation rate in two decades
From WXXI News By James Brown Interim New York State Education Commissioner Shannon Tahoe announced Thursday that Rochester had the biggest year-to-year increase in graduation rates among the big five school districts. These numbers are based on August 2019 graduates,...
RCSD graduation rates show improvement, but still lag behind other ‘Big 5’ districts
From News10NBC By: Andrew Hyman ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — School leaders and parents in the Rochester City School District are now looking at how to build on the district's improved graduation rate. During a high school basketball game at Rochester’s School 33, parent...
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COVID-19 Resources for Families
ROC the Future knows that the success of our children relies on dedicated educators, thriving families and a community who cares. One thing's for sure, we're all in this together, and we want to provide you with helpful resources and tools to maintain a happy and...
Volunteer Response for COVID-19
If you are looking for ways to get involved, the United Way of Greater Rochester is providing essential support in response to COVID-19, including: Activation of the Community Crisis Fund, in partnership with Rochester Area Community Foundation, to support nonprofits...
Job Post: Family and Community Engagement Specialist
ROC the Future is looking for a Family and Community Engagement Specialist to support the Family and Community Empowerment Manager in expanding upon the work of our Parent Network by engaging parent leaders, fostering parent decision-making and co-creation of...
Making Sense of the RSCD Budget
Thank you for attending Making Sense of the RCSD Budget! Here are handouts from the event: PowerPoint Presentation presented by Eammon Scanlon, TCA Policy Analyst Important RCSD Budget Dates Where Does RCSD Funding Come From Who Controls RCSD Budget How Does RCSD...
We’re hiring!
ROC the Future is looking for an experienced Administrative/Grants Assistant. If you're super organized with an eye for detail, experienced with budget management and love to help others, submit your resume and cover letter to Michelle Yale,...
Register for the 7th Annual State of Our Children Address
7th Annual State of Our Children Address & Report Card Release Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:45am - 11am Holiday Inn, Downtown 70 State Street Tables $300; Individual ticket $50 Register Here
