In a system wracked by uncertainty and instability, there are more questions than ever about the Rochester school district’s future. Among the most recent developments: • Mayor Lovely Warren has continued her push for a change in the district’s governance. Last week she released a video supporting an idea that the local state Regents had […]
Commissioner MaryEllen Elia
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Change is coming to the city school district, one way or another
At a forum hosted by state education officials, members of the public sounded off on their concerns about the Rochester school district. And the officials made it clear that they’re not going to stop pushing the district to change.
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State ed sends a distinguished educator to city school district
State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia appointed Jaime Aquino as a distinguished educator for the Rochester City School District. Aquino, who starts on August 18, has over 30 years of educational experience, including serving in senior positions in the Los Angeles, Denver, and Hartford public school districts, according to a statement from Elia. “The Rochester City School District […]
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Education chief discusses consultant’s role with Rochester school district
Ken Eastwood, the former superintendent of the Middletown School District, is not coming to Rochester to be acting superintendent of the city school district or to oversee the school board, State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia said this afternoon. Elia made the comment during a press conference in Rochester. She and Board of Regents Chancellor Betty […]
