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Media Coverage
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...
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...
Latest Updates From ROC the Future
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
