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Welcome to the Commissioners' Corner. Periodically, members of the Rochester Board of Education will offer their thoughts, insights, and future plans for the direction of education in Rochester here. Please select an article below to begin:
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Honoring Women's History
Commissioner Willa Powell discusses women's history, the current status of women, and the importance of supporting the education and aspirations of girls and young women.
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Undocumented Children in Rochester City Schools
Commissioner Hallmark defines the terms "immigrant", "refugee", and "undocumented" to clarify this issue. She clarifies the law regarding immigrant, refugee and undocumented students and their families, and the school district's responsibility for these students.
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The Significance of the Frederick Douglass Monument
Commissioner Malik Evans reviews the multitude of accomplishments of Frederick Douglass: orator, abolitionist, statesman, and force behind the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. He explains the origins of the monument to Frederick Douglass in Rochester, and why his achievements continue to matter today.
