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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...