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Rochester Park Board seeks path toward new pool

With new aquatic center and splash pads in the works, board members and parks staff say small pool would fill need for added water-safety lessons and lap swimming.

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How Rochester's faith communities help tackle housing and homelessness

With increasing need, traditional efforts grow and additional support is sought.

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Cash-strapped Rochester district to close 3 schools, restructure attendance options

The district's school board is set to discuss the situation further on Tuesday.

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Rochester Public Schools proposes closing schools, moving others as part of attendance overhaul

The statement from the district said those schools are being recommended for closure because of "a sustained pattern of declining enrollment."

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Special education is a complicated, growing need for Rochester Public Schools

The total number of students served in special education programs at RPS grew more than 38% in the decade from 2013-14 to 2022-23 increasing from 2,534 to 3,512.

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