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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”22422″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IelHCZz1SMY”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”From Our Youth, For Our Youth: East EPO Efforts That Helped Students Thrive” css=”.vc_custom_1747086968806{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIelHCZz1SMY|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]April 29, 2025 – This webinar presents research insights gathered from East Lower and Upper School students, focusing on aspects of the school climate that supported their confidence in learning, value for education, and sense of connectedness to the school. Led by Center for Urban Education Success (CUES) professors, they highlight the positive role of the UR East EPO (Educational Partnership Organization) from 2015 to 2024 in enhancing teacher pedagogy, strengthening teacher-student relationships, and bolstering superintendent support. These efforts have been key to fostering students\u2019 motivational beliefs, persistence, and academic achievement.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Watch Webinar” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ffc70a” custom_text=”#252525″ shape=”square” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIelHCZz1SMY”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”21962″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Kkf5cyoMqE”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Partners in Research: Findings from Faculty Research at the UR East Educational Partnership Organization” css=”.vc_custom_1715707657469{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D3Kkf5cyoMqE|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]May 6, 2024 \u2014 This webinar discusses the findings of research conducted at East High School as part of the University of Rochester’s Educational Partnership Organization with the school. It explores topics such as academic performance, school culture and belonging, pedagogical innovation, research-practice collaborations, and knowledge production across various subject areas.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Watch Webinar” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ffc70a” custom_text=”#252525″ shape=”square” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D3Kkf5cyoMqE”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”21002″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/events.rochester.edu\/event\/right-to-read”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Right to Read | Film Screening and Discussion” css=”.vc_custom_1690478520914{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fevents.rochester.edu%2Fevent%2Fright-to-read|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]August 22, 2023 \u2014 The greatest civil rights issue of our time. Only one-third of fourth-grade students nationwide read at proficient levels in 2022. We learned more about this during a private screening of The Right to Read documentary and then heard from a panel of experts, including education scholars, literacy advocates, and community members. Moderated by WXXI host Evan Dawson.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn more” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ffc70a” custom_text=”#252525″ shape=”square” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fevents.rochester.edu%2Fevent%2Fright-to-read”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”20532″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/warner\/cues\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CUES-Event-Flyer-FINAL-3.22.23.pdf”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”It Takes a Community: Sustaining Momentum for School Transformation” css=”.vc_custom_1677005337199{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fevents.rochester.edu%2Fevent%2Fit_takes_a_community_sustaining_momentum_for_school_transformation|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]March 22, 2023 \u2014 Parental and community advocacy is integral to school success, but K-12 schools must make engagement more equitable by implementing strategies that reflect community needs and values. Join a panel of educators and community members who\u2019ll share efforts in creating meaningful parent and community partnerships and discuss ways that you can build connections and effectively advocate for schools.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn more” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ffc70a” custom_text=”#252525″ shape=”square” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fevents.rochester.edu%2Fevent%2Fit_takes_a_community_sustaining_momentum_for_school_transformation”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”20222″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/warner\/cues\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Collaborating-to-Transform-and-Improve-School-Systems-for-Underserved-Communities.pdf”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Collaborating to Transform and Improve School Systems for Underserved Communities” css=”.vc_custom_1678114672089{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”target:_blank”][vc_column_text]January 25, 2023 \u2014 A panel of statewide and national educational leaders will share their expertise about collaborative efforts, policy changes, and local- and state-level support necessary to transform K-12 schools into sustained systems where students thrive.<\/p>\n
Watch: “Panel discussion about improving education held at East High School”<\/a> on News10NBC\u00a0(January 26, 2023)<\/p>\n Watch: “University of Rochester hosts event on improving underserved school communities”<\/a> on WROC’s Rochesterfirst.com (January 25, 2023)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”19792″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Doing-Being-Hip-Hop-School-Best-Class-Ever\/dp\/0807767433\/ref=sr_1_1″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”New Book: Doing and Being Hip-Hop in School: Best.Class.Ever.” css=”.vc_custom_1669042139013{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDoing-Being-Hip-Hop-School-Best-Class-Ever%2Fdp%2F0807767433%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fcrid%3D2VQT8OBNPPZSO%26keywords%3Dhip%2Bhop%2Blarson%26qid%3D1668013570%26sprefix%3Dhip%2Bhop%2Blarson%2Caps%2C110%26sr%3D8-1%26ufe%3Dapp_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]October 28, 2022 \u2014 A new book by Larson J., Atkins, G., & Duret, E. titled Doing and Being Hip-Hop in School: Best.Class.Ever. is now published.<\/p>\n This book explores how how urban youth and their teachers (Larson as co-teacher) design and implement a student led class on Hip Hop.<\/p>\n Purchase your copy today<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”19572″ img_size=”300×388″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/warner\/cues\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-Rochester-AntiRacist-Education-Conference-Evaluation-Report.pdf”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Greater Rochester Antiracist Education Conference” css=”.vc_custom_1664297495004{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rochester.edu%2Fwarner%2Fcues%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F2022-Rochester-AntiRacist-Education-Conference-Evaluation-Report.pdf|||”][vc_column_text]March 12, 2022 \u2014 The inaugural 2022 Greater Rochester Antiracist Conference was held virtually for more than 600 people attendees. The conference included presentations and speakers covering a broad variety of topics related to antiracist education. In total, there were two keynote speakers, a panel, The conference was a community effort coordinated and led by the educators of the Read: 2022 Greater Rochester Antiracist Education Conference Report<\/a> by Nahoko Kawakyu O\u2019Connor[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”14182″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Recent rise in racially motivated violence shifts community conversations” css=”.vc_custom_1610979244377{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n 2020 \u2014 In the wake of a summer of violence against unarmed Black men both nationally and locally, East High Superintendent Dr. Shaun Nelms, discusses how to make systemic changes in countywide educational policies and the creation of an antiracist curriculum to help students learn about and discuss Rochester’s issues with racism and injustice. In two separate interviews, Dr. Nelms explains how East and how Rochester can do both.<\/p>\n Watch: “Anti-racism Curriculum to be Implemented in School Districts across Monroe County”<\/a> on WHAM News (January 15, 2021)<\/p>\n Watch: “Anti-racist Curriculum to be Incorporated in History Classes in all Monroe County Schools”<\/a> on WROC’s Rochesterfirst.com<\/em> (January 15, 2021)<\/p>\n Read: “Across Monroe County, Students Will Soon have Anti-racist Lessons” on WXXI News<\/a> and in City Newspaper<\/a> (January 13, 2021)<\/p>\n Watch:\u00a0 “A Conversation with Shaun Nelms on Systematic Poverty in Rochester”<\/a> on Spectrum News’s Capital Tonight\u00a0<\/em>(September 24, 2020)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1678114718371{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”13672″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”$2.5M NSF grant will build upon UR-East\u2019s partnership to bolster STEM programs for historically marginalized students” css=”.vc_custom_1600266119831{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fminorityreporter.net%2Feast-high-math-program-to-get-boost-from-federal-grant%2F|||”][vc_column_text]August 11, 2020 –East High School\u2019s partnership with the University of Rochester is paying another dividend as the two will work together to explore ways to build a challenging mathematics program. The university\u2019s Warner School of Education received a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The task: Work on overcoming barriers for students in a high-poverty setting, identify resources and make sure they stay in place to keep the program going. The idea is to create a model that can be used in various settings.<\/p>\n Read article in Minority Reporter<\/em> here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1678114730798{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”13452″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”East High Superintendent, Dr. Nelms discusses how to prepare students, parents, and teachers to address racism” css=”.vc_custom_1592317079192{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whec.com%2Frochester-new-york-news%2Feast-high-superindentent-prepares-students-parents-teachers-to-address-racism%2F5758170%2F|||”][vc_column_text]June 14, 2020 — Dr. Shaun Nelms was a guest on News10NBC\u2019s weekend public affairs show, Rochester In Focus,<\/em> to talk about ways to educate young people about racism and the initiatives being created to combat it, especially as we prepare for a new school year. Watch segment\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1643648530741{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”13562″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Nelms answers questions about racial inequality and injustice in the local community on NewRadio WHAM 1180″ css=”.vc_custom_1592317063105{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-bob-lonsberry-show-on-wham-20922208%2Fepisode%2Feast-high-school-superintendent-shaun-nelms-63799128%2F%3Fcmp%3Dios_share%26sc%3Dios_social_share%26pr%3Dfalse|||”][vc_column_text]June 12, 2020 — As Rochesterians continue to conduct peaceful protests agains racism and police brutality, Dr. Nelms discusses how to become antiracist. Listen to the Bob Lonsberry Show podcast here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”13372″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Nelms speaks openly about recent protests and racial disparities in education on Brian Mendler podcast.” css=”.vc_custom_1591223972269{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brianmendler.com%2Fgeorge-floyd-dont-forget-his-name%2F|||”][vc_column_text]June 2, 2020 \u2014 Dr. Shaun Nelms discusses how to have tough, uncomfortable conversations with your kids about racial inequality, the historical significance of these events, and how each person can do their part to improve social injustice. Listen to podcast here.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”13212″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Marsh and Nelms write about decreasing cyberbullying for School Administrator magazine” css=”.vc_custom_1588515925550{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pageturnpro.com%2FAASA%2F94877-May-2020%2Fsdefault.html%23page%2F40|||”][vc_column_text]May 1, 2020 \u2014 Steady increases in both teen suicides and school shootings have heightened public concern about cyberbullying. This article documents how the University of Rochester-East collaboration is reshaping school climate and strengthening relationships at school to curb cyberbullying. We describe how three aspects of school life — beliefs, structures, and policies — have changed the climate at East High, in ways that better attend to cyberbullying. Read full article here.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”12792″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Larson comments on COVID-19’s inequitable impact on students and families” css=”.vc_custom_1585158811396{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.democratandchronicle.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Feducation%2F2020%2F03%2F23%2Fone-week-school-four-rochester-families-covid-19-coronavirus%2F2884828001%2F|title:East%20Leadership%20Team%20Discusses%20EPO%20progress%20on%20WXXI’s%20Connections%20with%20Evan%20Dawson||”][vc_column_text]March 23, 2020 \u2014 Joanne Larson is quoted in a Democrat & Chronicle<\/i> story highlighting the inequities during a time when there is an increased reliance on parents as educators. The story looks more closely at four different families around Rochester and what their home school set-up looks like. Read the story \u201cWhat Does \u2018School\u2019 Look Like These Days? That Depends<\/b>\u201d HERE<\/a> or at https:\/\/www.democratandchronicle.com\/story\/news\/education\/2020\/03\/23\/one-week-school-four-rochester-families-covid-19-coronavirus\/2884828001\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”12662″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Marsh and Nelms write about fostering student voice for Educational Leadership magazine” css=”.vc_custom_1754322270967{padding-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]March 2020 \u2014 This article documents how a collaborative group of teachers, administrators, parents, students, community members and university staff designed a model that built student voice into the foundation of school culture and practices.\u00a0 The stakes were high. We faced both the pressure to prevent the school from closing and the opportunity to reshape it into a place that truly served young people and expanded their opportunities for advocacy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”12712″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”CUES partners with Center for Disability and Education to Support Students with Disabilities at East” css=”.vc_custom_1646080886322{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.warner.rochester.edu%2Fnewsevents%2Fstory%2F2503%2Fa-commitment-inclusion-at-east|title:East%20Leadership%20Team%20Discusses%20EPO%20progress%20on%20WXXI’s%20Connections%20with%20Evan%20Dawson||”][vc_column_text]December 2019 \u2014 Schools only become \u201cinclusive\u201d once school culture changes. At East Upper & Lower Schools<\/a>, students with disabilities are starting to feel the change. This article, by Warner’s Theresa Danylak, describes how the resources available within a university-school partnership worked to improve education for students with disabilities. Read article here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”11732″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Marsh writes about chronic absenteeism in American Educator Magazine” css=”.vc_custom_1579118015765{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aft.org%2Fae%2Fwinter2019-2020%2Fmarsh|title:East%20Leadership%20Team%20Discusses%20EPO%20progress%20on%20WXXI’s%20Connections%20with%20Evan%20Dawson||”][vc_column_text]December 2019 \u2014 Absenteeism links to low achievement in urban districts. And since urban schools comprise a higher percentage of students of color and students living with poverty, absenteeism can be understood as contributing to the achievement gap between students of color and their white counterparts. Thus, reducing absenteeism is a move to reduce inequity. Read more here<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”10242″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”East Leadership Team Discusses EPO progress on WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson” css=”.vc_custom_1564089684225{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wxxinews.org%2Fpost%2Fconnections-discussing-university-rochester-epos-progress-report-east-high-school|title:East%20Leadership%20Team%20Discusses%20EPO%20progress%20on%20WXXI’s%20Connections%20with%20Evan%20Dawson||”][vc_column_text]July 19, 2019 \u2014 Representatives from the University of Rochester-East EPO partnership discuss the EPO\u2019s three-year progress report<\/a>. They share the challenges East has faced, the successes they\u2019ve seen, and what they hope for the next phase of the collaboration.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”10512″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Nelms Delivers SUNY Fredonia’s Commencement Address” css=”.vc_custom_1558632209803{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rochester.edu%2Fwarner%2Fcues%2Feast-epo-three-year-report-2019%2F|title:East%20EPO%20Three-Year%20Report%202019||”][vc_column_text]May 2019 \u2014 Shaun Nelms was the keynote speaker this year at SUNY Fredonia\u2019s 142nd Commencement. An article published in Observer<\/em> captures some of the key highlights from his address. Read the article, \u201cFredonia Grads Challenged to Transform Society,\u201d HERE<\/a> or at: https:\/\/www.observertoday.com\/news\/page-one\/2019\/05\/fredonia-grads-challenged-to-transform-society\/<\/a><\/p>\n The link to both Commencement ceremonies is on Fredonia\u2019s website at: https:\/\/www.fredonia.edu\/student-life\/commencement<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535035037{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”8186″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”EAST EPO Issues Three-Year Progress Report” css=”.vc_custom_1555949170772{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rochester.edu%2Fwarner%2Fcues%2Feast-epo-three-year-report-2019%2F|title:East%20EPO%20Three-Year%20Report%202019||”][vc_column_text]February 2019 \u2014 The EAST EPO has issued a report to communicate the progress of East High School in the first three years of the partnership with the University of Rochester. The Center for Urban Education Success supports and researches this partnership. Students, staff, and families have accomplished a great deal, and the trajectory for the future looks positive. Report in English.<\/em><\/a>\u00a0Report in Spanish.<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535048244{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”6826″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Marsh and Nelms Publish in District Administration<\/i> on Attendance” css=”.vc_custom_1549662820328{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fdistrictadministration.com%2F4-ways-to-improve-urban-school-attendance%2F|||”][vc_column_text]January 2019 \u2014 Valerie Marsh and Shaun Nelms recently co-wrote an article focused on stemming chronic absenteeism in urban schools for\u00a0District Administration<\/i> magazine. Based on research conducted at the Center for Urban Education Success (CUES) and applied at East Upper and Lower Schools in Rochester, NY, this article outlines four steps schools can take to increase attendance, especially pertinent to urban settings. Learn More<\/em><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535048244{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”466″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”CUES Publishes Practitioner Brief on Bullying” css=”.vc_custom_1548703681991{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:%2Fwarner%2Fcues%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F10%2Fbullying_FINAL.pdf|||”][vc_column_text]October 2018 \u2014 CUES publishes a practitioner brief on bullying in schools, exploring prevalence, contributing factors, and interventions. This brief\u2019s analysis of empirical research aims to provide a balanced and accurate depiction of bullying in all of its forms. A resource guide for teachers and practitioners is included. Learn More<\/em><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1546535061940{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2746″ img_size=”300×200″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1546534406716{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”CUES Receives $2.5 Million Gift from William and Sheila Konar Foundation” css=”.vc_custom_1644959796288{padding-top: -20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.warner.rochester.edu%2Fnewsevents%2Fstory%2F2164%2F2-5-million-gift-from-william-sheila-konar-foundation-supports-urban-education-success|||”][vc_column_text]June 2018 \u2014 The Konar Foundation\u2019s gift creates a new endowed directorship position to lead CUES, and Dr. Shaun Nelms, Superintendent of East Upper and Lower Schools in Rochester and formerly an affiliated faculty member of CUES, was installed as the inaugural director to fill this endowed position. Learn More<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1550006188148{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=29&v=hmqSKpNbN5s” align=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Media Coverage”][vc_column_text]Panel discussion about improving education held at East High School\u00a0on News10NBC\u00a0(January 26, 2023)<\/a><\/p>\n University of Rochester hosts event on improving underserved school communities on WROC’s Rochesterfirst.com (January 25, 2023)<\/a><\/p>\n The blueprint: East High superintendent Shaun Nelms and the University of Rochester is Mapping the Course in\u00a0Southwest Tribune<\/em> (March 27, 2020)<\/a><\/p>\n East High School delivers hundreds of laptops to students to help stay connected on\u00a013WHAM-TV<\/em> (March 26, 2020)<\/a><\/p>\n East High bringing the classroom to students at home during pandemic on\u00a0WXXI News<\/em> (March 24, 2020)<\/a><\/p>\n RCSD, UR renew East High School partnership for five years in\u00a0Democrat & Chronicle\u00a0<\/em>(February 28, 2020)<\/a><\/p>\n Black History was brought to Life for Teenagers at East High on\u00a0WROC-TV <\/em>(February 26, 2020)<\/a><\/p>\n East High superintendent’s office transformed into dental clinic on\u00a013WHAM-TV<\/em> (February 6, 2020)<\/a><\/p>\n Portrait series honors historical leaders of color on WXXI News<\/em> (January 9, 2020)<\/a><\/p>\n Why Rochester students walked out of classes: ‘We will be the voice for our schools’ in\u00a0Democrat & Chronicle\u00a0<\/em>(December 9, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Four city schools in receivership show improvement in\u00a0City Newspaper\u00a0<\/em>(November 8, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n The state says ‘struggling schools’ are making progress on\u00a0WXXI News<\/em> (November 8, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n How partnering with a local university saved this school from closure in\u00a0EdSurge<\/em> (October 21, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East High student donates clothes to classmate on\u00a0Spectrum News\u00a0<\/em>(October 16, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Interview with Shaun Nelms on Trauma Informed Education (TV Segment) on\u00a0WCNY\u00a0<\/em>(October 1, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n RCSD graduation rate rises to 58%; East hits 65% in\u00a0Democrat & Chronicle\u00a0<\/em>(August 14, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n RCSD officials tout increased graduation rates, but add there is no ‘mission accomplished’ on\u00a013Wham-TV<\/em> (August 14, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Rochester City School District Graduation Rates Climb on\u00a0WXXI News<\/em> (August 14, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n RCSD Grad Rates Climb in\u00a0City Newspaper<\/em> (August 14, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Graduation rates reach 10-year-high across RCSD on\u00a0Spectrum News\u00a0<\/em>(August 14, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Discussing the University of Rochester EPO’s progress report for East High School on WXXI Connections<\/em> (July 19, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Need to Know: What is East High’s next chapter? on\u00a0WXXI-TV<\/em> (June 28, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East High School student credits partnership with UR for helping him graduate on\u00a0WHAM News <\/em>(June 26, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Not your normal retirement plan: Senior couple refurbishes instruments for students in need on\u00a0WROC-TV\u00a0<\/em>(June 20, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Fredonia grads challenged to transform society in the Observer <\/em>(May 19, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East High student recognized for outstanding progress in reading on\u00a0Spectrum News<\/em> (May 13, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East student receives national honor for success in the classroom on\u00a013WHAM-TV\u00a0<\/em>(May 13, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East High, U of R extend partnership for next 5 years\u00a0on\u00a0Spectrum News\u00a0<\/em>(May 13, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East High-University of Rochester partnership renewed on\u00a0WXXI News\u00a0<\/em>(May 10, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East’s partnership with UR extended in\u00a0City Newspaper<\/em> (May 10, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n School leaders say pricey East High, UR partnership is paying off on\u00a013WHAM-TV\u00a0<\/em>(May 10, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n RCSD, UR extend agreement at East High School in\u00a0Democrat & Chronicle<\/em> (May 10, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n The positive trajectory of the UR-East High partnership in\u00a0Rochester Beacon<\/em> (May 6, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n What’s next for East High’s partnership with UR? on\u00a013WHAM-TV\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>(April 16, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East High teachers use the power of food to connect with students on\u00a0WXXI News\u00a0<\/em>(March 1, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n Family at the heart of East High boys basketball in\u00a0Democrat & Chronicle\u00a0<\/em>(February 26, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n East Eagles hope family ties equates sectional success on\u00a0Spectrum News<\/em> (February 17, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Shaun Nelms on Black History Month on Spectrum News (<\/em>February, 2019)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Urban education turnaround: Fredonia graduate steers troubled school onto road to success in Statement<\/em> magazine (Spring, 2019)<\/a><\/p>\n
\na documentary, and 18 break out session workshops.<\/p>\n
\nAntiracist Curriculum Project generously hosted by the PathStone Corporation, and the
\nCenter for Urban Education Success. Local schools that supported the conference included:<\/p>\n\n
What education can do to move forward toward justice and equity<\/h4>\n