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In Rochester, schools are trying to foster an early sense of connection

In Rochester, schools are trying to foster an early sense of connection

/PRNewswire/ -- At the beginning of a new school year, educators want to get to know their students, but time and resource constraints can make prioritizing...

A divergence is taking place: As its student body has become more racially and ethnically diverse, its teaching staff has remained largely white, which carries educational implications.

"This moment makes me very proud," School Board Secretary Mechelle Severson said.

Some social justice policing is important, but some keeps us from making real progress by spending time and treasure on things that don’t matter or even make things worse.

KAAL-TV Created: May 18, 2021 06:20 PM (ABC 6 News) - The Rochester Public Schools Board approved the hiring of Will Ruffin II as Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at its board meeting Tuesday. According to RPS, it is a new position at the cabinet level and will be responsible for supporting the Districts focus on equity work across all departments at RPS.    Ruffin has been with Rochester Public Schools since 2003. In 2009, Ruffin was hired as a teach...

Rochester Public Schools announces first executive director of equity, diversity, and inclusion Will Ruffin will be focused on supporting equity work across all departments at RPS. Posted: May 18, 2021 6:33 PM Updated: May 18, 2021 11:13 PM Posted By: Jenna Richardson ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester Public School Board has appointed Will Ruffin II as the districts first-ever Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. RPS says Ruffin will be responsible for supporting the distri...

(ABC 6 News) - Boundary adjustments within the Rochester School District is heading for a vote soon. The changes would take effect in the 2022-2023 school year. Board members are expected to vote on the adjustments during its June 1 meeting. School board members are aiming to give families time to plan ahead. The boundary advisory committee looked at several factors and feedback from community meetings like family proximity to schools and feeder pattern alignments. The superintendents recommend...