School opens Wednesday across the Rochester area. In the city, teachers and staff are ready to welcome nearly 30,000 students in grades Pre-K through 12. “Welcome to School” events at various schools will include magic acts, music and soloists, plus special fatherhood and community support events. Police and the AAA remind you that […]
The “Distinguished Educator” named by the state to help turn around the Rochester school system attended his first school board meeting Thursday night. He was welcomed by some, but also faced activists who object to his being here. Dr. Jamie Aquino’s directive from the State Education Department is to come up with a plan […]
The New York State Department of Education has appointed a second “Distinguished Educator” to help oversee improvement of the Rochester City Schools. Dr. Jamie Aquino was appointed Wednesday by the State Education Commissioner. He has spent 30 years in public education and has worked in school systems from Queens to Los Angeles. He replaces Dr. […]