Category: Community, Education, In the Community, Local, Top Stories
Eastman School of Music Continues Legacy of Diversity, Brings in new Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion
By Tracie IsaacTracieisaacminorityreporter.net Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle steps into a new position with the Eastman School of Music, of...
RCSD Students and Families Explore the Healthcare Profession with “Scrubs Club”
By Tracie Isaactracieisaac@minorityreporter.net When a child is asked “what do you want to be when you grow up” that question can be...
High School Students Are Recognized for Fight for Racial Equity
By: Telisha McIntyreTelishamcintyre@minorityreporter.net Do you know any high school students fighting for racial equity for better racial...
Masks are No Longer Required in Schools
Staff Report The mask mandate in New York state schools has been lifted and it is up to local districts to make their own decisions. New...
Are NY State’s Top Education Leaders Change Agents or Status-quo Gate-Keepers
Editorial by Howard J. Eagle According to a 12/27/21 report, the New York State Board of Regents Chancellor (Mr. Lester Young), and New...
MCC Leads Newly-Launched Educational Program for Students to Enter Health Care and Social Services Fields
Carol Elizabeth Owenscarolelizabeth@minorityreporter.net The Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) is providing $4,000,000 in...
Local Mental Health Program Receives Grant to Help Young Girls of Color
Staff report The Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF) has awarded a $20,000 grant to a local mental health initiative. BreatheDeep,...
Outstanding Exemplars; However, School District & Town of Pittsford are not Anomalies
Op-ed by Howard Eagle So, the racist-filled town and school district of Pittsford, NY finally made it to the “anti-racist” big...
RCSD Gets $87 Million From COVID Response/Relief Funds
by Carol Elizabeth Owenscarolelizabeth@minorityreporter.net The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has allocated $87 million in...
RCSD Superintendent Seeks to Reconfigure Grades, Buildings
Staff report The Rochester City School District is considering reconfiguring its grades within school buildings, which among other changes...
