Close to 300 children are now waiting for early intervention services: help with things like speech and motor skills.

With just days before the district's budget is due, there are still many unanswered questions as to what is and is not included in the…

As the state works to bounce back from the pandemic, a multibillion-dollar investment is being made to support the growth of future generations. The goal…

Several community members and parents attended the Rochester City School District board meeting Thursday night to share questions and concerns over the proposed $836 million…

This year, advocacy groups are asking families to call for more mental health supports.

Carrying baggage into a situation where focus is paramount can make even the simplest of tasks a challenge. Such is the case for nearly half…

While Regents testing was once considered the gold standard, some now see it as a barrier to graduation.

The Children's Agenda conducted a first-of-its-kind poll of Monroe County parents. The responses from 400 parents countywide identified issues their children and families are facing…

New York state could soon be engaging in a new push to help reduce child poverty. The Childhood Poverty Reduction Act has passed both houses…

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…

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…

Newly-proposed state legislation aims to aid children who are living in poverty.

Childcare advocates rallied Thursday, calling on the state to release funding from the federal CARES Act to providers across New York.

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…

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.

The Children's Agenda hosted a candidates forum Wednesday night.

Congressman Joe Morelle announced two bills on the federal level that aim to ensure children are vaccinated before attending public schools.

Tuesday. community members rallied against proposed cuts to SNAP benefits.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…