Reported Incidents
For Rochester City School District
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
School district race-based hiring
Alleged incident in Rochester City School District · New York
A school district implemented 'anti-racist' policies aimed at increasing the hiring and retention of non-white job applicants. These policies have prompted calls for a federal investigation into potential race-based hiring practices.
District hiring under federal scrutiny
Alleged incident in Rochester City School District · New York
A New York school district is facing calls for a federal investigation. A parents' group alleges the district uses race-based hiring practices. This has prompted concerns about the district's employment policies.
Rochester Board Member Antisemitic
Alleged incident in Rochester City School District · New York
A school board member from the Rochester City School District responded to an inquiry with antisemitic claims about Jewish involvement in the slave trade. These statements, which echo tropes from groups like the Nation of Islam, are widely recognized as antisemitic. The district had previously supported Black Lives Matter at School initiatives.
Board President Makes Antisemitic Claim
Alleged incident in Rochester City School District · New York
A school district president made controversial statements regarding Jewish involvement in the slave trade. These remarks were made in response to a recent international conflict. The comments drew comparisons to historically antisemitic rhetoric.
Rochester District Race-Based Hiring
Alleged incident in Rochester City School District · New York
The Rochester City School District is implementing new hiring policies focused on race and class consciousness. These policies aim to build a workforce that reflects the racial composition of the student population. The district plans to recruit and retain a higher number of underrepresented staff of color.