The likelihood that students will return to school full time is decreasing as COVID cases increase. For many parents, the burdensome process of remote learning…
Read More »Children’s advocates say there are stories of success in the Rochester City School District, however there exist wide differences in outcomes within the district’s various…
Read More »Newly-proposed state legislation aims to aid children who are living in poverty.
Read More »Childcare advocates rallied Thursday, calling on the state to release funding from the federal CARES Act to providers across New York.
Read More »Dozens of parents and community members came together Thursday to learn more about the financial crisis facing the Rochester City School District. Two community organizations…
Read More »A new report from The Children’s Agenda finds a deficiency in care for infants in toddlers across Monroe County, particularly in the City of Rochester.
Read More »The Children's Agenda hosted a candidates forum Wednesday night.
Read More »Congressman Joe Morelle announced two bills on the federal level that aim to ensure children are vaccinated before attending public schools.
Read More »Tuesday. community members rallied against proposed cuts to SNAP benefits.
Read More »Heartbreak still lingers in the community after last week’s tragic accident at Tim Hortons on University Avenue where a little boy died after he fell…
Read More »This week, Norma Holland was joined by members of ROC the Future to discuss efforts to give kids a boost when it comes to reading.
Read More »When the Rochester City School District Interim Superintendent announced his proposed budget it included a number of cuts district wide. Since then, it’s a topic…
Read More »Parents and advocates for special education students in Monroe County celebrated Tuesday. That's because Monroe County lawmakers voted to increase reimbursement rates for preschool special…
Read More »Disciplinary reforms in the Rochester City School District are making a difference. Analysis by The Children’s Agenda says suspensions have dropped dramatically over the past…
Read More »The Children’s Agenda advocates for effective policies and drives evidenced-based solutions for the health, education and success of children. We are especially committed to children who are vulnerable because of poverty, racism, health disparities and trauma.