
Study: New York is the 6th most expensive state for child care
Many people will say that New York State is an expensive place to live, and a new study on the cost of child care supports that statement. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average cost of child care for...

Rochester School Board approves 175 layoffs, including 109 teachers
The Rochester Board of Education approved laying off 109 teachers, as well as other district staff, in a split vote late Thursday night that moved spectators to tears.

ROC The Future Bookfairs for RCSD libraries
"ROC The Future" is looking to provide custom-built libraries for students in grades K-3 at Rochester Schools 19 and 39. The first is Monday, Dec. 9th at Barnes & Noble Pittsford, 4 - 8 pm. Another will follow on Friday, Dec....

The Children’s Agenda Presents Report Card on Monroe County’s 2020 Budget
A Rochester non-profit, dedicated to speaking for some of Monroe County's most vulnerable residents, went before the legislature Thursday evening to present a "report card" on how it believes the county's 2020 budget will serve the children who live...

Rochester teachers rally against ‘Christmas massacre’ layoff plan
The chants of “Let teachers teach” and “Education is a right, that’s why we have to fight,” echoed clearly down West Broad Street early Thursday evening. They came from a rally organized by the Rochester Teacher’s Association and were...

Connections: ROC the Future’s 2019 report card
ROC the Future has released its annual "State of Our Children" report card, which tracks key measures of wellbeing of children and youth in the Rochester area.

Report shows lack of readiness for kindergarten
Graduation rates are up, parents are more engaged and supportive, third grade English Language Arts proficiency has improved and college financial aid applications are on the rise. But Rochester still lags the rest of the state and nation in...