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Media Coverage
New RCSD superintendent to start Tuesday
From News 10NBC Advocates and parents joined the Rochester School Board in an enthusiastic embrace of the board’s selection of former Brockport Central School District Superintendent Lesli Myers-Small, Ed.D. as the new superintendent of the Rochester City...
Connections: Discussing how the digital divide is affecting local students during the pandemic
From Connections When schools closed in March and teachers and students were pushed to online learning settings, the transition proved difficult for students who lack internet access and technology. The digital divide continues to be a concern, and the team at ROC the...
AFT Launches Landmark Plan to Safely Reopen America’s Schools and Communities
For Release: Contact Andrew Crook o: 202-393-8637 | c: 607-280-6603 acrook@aft.org WASHINGTON—The American Federation of Teachers has released a detailed road map that, in the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine, charts a path to safely and responsibly reopen school...
Thinking About Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Impacts Through a Science-Informed, Early Childhood Lens
by Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D. and David R. Williams, Ph.D., Harvard University The COVID-19 virus is ruthlessly contagious and, at the same time, highly selective. Its capacity to infect is universal, but the consequences of becoming infected are not. While there are...
Connections: Discussing the need for better scientific literacy in America
From WXXI Connections Pittsford Town Board member Stephanie Townsend, who is also the director of research and analytics at ROC the Future, is speaking out about the need for scientific literacy. She says the pandemic has underscored the erosion of this kind of...
City gives Greenlight internet provider the go-ahead
From City Newspaper Greenlight Networks and the city of Rochester have signed an agreement to allow the company to expand its fiber optic network throughout the city, officials announced Tuesday. Greenlight already has a presence in Rochester, particularly in...
Insulting Students with Disabilities Is No Way to Pose as a Youth and Family Advocate for Equity
From Minority Reporter Op-ed by Kilolo Moyo-White Parents of students with special needs are faced early on with a life full of judgements, hard decisions, and misguided recommendations concerning the educational pathways offered to their children. Recently, a highly...
Jackie Campbell selected as Women of Excellence Honoree
From Rochester Business Journal The recipients of the Rochester Business Journal’s 2020 Women of Excellence awards have been selected. The Women of Excellence awards identify high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments. The women are selected...
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...
Latest Updates From ROC the Future
Doctors Are Open
Help Spread the Word: Doctors Are Open - COVID Preventive Health for Children Your child is counting on you and you can count on their doctor! Make sure your child is ready to learn by getting them to the doctor for well-child visits, immunizations, and developmental...
Statement on Hiring of Dr. Lesli Myers-Small as RCSD Superintendent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Josh Jensen 585-770-4268 jjensen@tippingpointcomm.com NEWS BRIEF ROC the Future would like to congratulate Dr. Lesli Myers-Small on officially being named as Superintendent for the Rochester City School District. As the first woman...
Digital Divide In Rochester: Initial Data
FCC data indicate that all blocks in Rochester have necessary digital infrastructure for both residential broadband and wireless communication. According to the US Census, the majority of city residents (88%) have some type of computer, smartphone or wireless device...
RFP – Seeking Proposals for a Backbone Host/Anchor Entity
ROC the Future is Rochester’s collective impact initiative dedicated to improving outcomes for children and youth, from cradle-to-career. We are currently housed at The Children’s Agenda, our backbone organization, and achieve our goals through the engagement and...
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
