[ UPDATED ]State education officials have drafted a plan to replace the Rochester school board with a state-appointed board for at least five years, according to documents CITY has obtained. At the end of the five years, the district’s governance would return to an elected board. The plan is a result of ongoing concerns about the […]
State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia
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Can City Hall help fix the school district?
What is City Hall’s role in the education of Rochester’s students? That was the question Warren put to community leaders who packed the City Hall atrium yesterday. Warren has held three forums in response to Distinguished Educator Jaime Aquino’s report on the district’s long-standing problems. Warren said she’s been approached by numerous businesses and community […]
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Rochester school district critics rally over special-education concerns
Continuing their protest over special-education problems in the Rochester school district, parents, students, and community activists held a rally outside the district’s administrative offices yesterday afternoon. Speakers called for more funding for special education services and for stronger accountability. The district has been cited by the state and by the Empire Justice Center for serious […]
