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The Arc of Monroe launches paid internship to build inclusive workforce pipeline
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (240+ words) Best Companies to Work for New York Andrea Deckert//April 6, 2026// The Arc of Monroe is launching a new workforce development initiative aimed at addressing talent pipeline shortages." The organization's new eight-week paid internship program,"ArcNext, is designed to "grow its…...
AI in higher education should enhance educators, not replace them
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (439+ words) When most people think of AI in education, they picture chatbots answering student questions or automated grading systems. In higher education, we need to begin exploring applications that fundamentally transform how learning happens, not by replacing educators, but by amplifying…...
Tom Golisano invests $100M in two children’s hospitals, expands national alliance
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) Philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Golisano announced a $100 million investment to support pediatric healthcare, awarding $50 million each to Arkansas Children's in Little Rock, Arkansas and Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia." With the addition of these two institutions, the…...
Toy%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20reveals%202025%20finalists
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (249+ words) The Strong National Museum of Play has unveiled the 12 finalists for induction into its National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester." This year's contenders are: Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, cornhole, Furby, scooter, slime, snow, Spirograph, Star Wars Light Saber, Tickle…...
%E2%80%98My%20child%20needs%20their%20cell%20phone%21%E2%80%99%20%7C%20Viewpoint
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (987+ words) My child needs their cell phone!" | Viewpoint Paul Miller//July 28, 2025// What if I need to get hold of them? What if there"s an emergency? What if " you were born before 1995? Because if you were, then you know the answer…...
RWGC%20grants%20%24183K%20to%20aid%20programs%20for%20women%20and%20girls
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (692+ words) Andrea Deckert//June 23, 2025// The Rochester Women's Giving Circle (RWGC) has awarded $183,250 to 8 recipients through its 2025 grant cycle." The grants are made to organizations in Monroe County that help women and girls living in poverty gain the education, training, skills and…...