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Jacob Schermerhorn
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Writer, Rochester Beacon
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By Jacob Schermerhorn| Rochester Beacon Verified Gabrielle Jackson remembers feeling empowered when speaking about her own lived experiences. In a small legislative briefing room last year, Jackson spoke about how school suspensions had negatively impacted her life. Her comments were in support of the Judith S. Kaye Solutions Not Suspensions bill, a proposal that would reform New York’s school discipline policies, replacing suspensions with restorative, age-appropriate, equitable measures.
By Jacob Schermerhorn| Rochester Beacon Verified High school submission rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid fell by 12 percent in New York last year, data from the U.S. Department of Education shows. John King Jr., chancellor of the State University of New York, says that translates to $120 million in federal financial aid for students left on the table. This current decline could be, in part, explained by a messy and confusing rollout last year.
By Jacob Schermerhorn| Rochester Beacon Verified Gabrielle Jackson remembers feeling empowered when speaking about her own lived experiences. In a small legislative briefing room last year, Jackson spoke about how school suspensions had negatively impacted her life. Her comments were in support of the Judith S. Kaye Solutions Not Suspensions bill, a proposal that would reform New York’s school discipline policies, replacing suspensions with restorative, age-appropriate, equitable measures.
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Rochester Beacon
The Rochester Beacon is a digital publication and community forum that provides an in-depth look at the region's complex challenges. One of a growing number of nonprofit journalism efforts around the world, the Rochester Beacon publishes news articles, analysis and commentaries that shed light on issues of public interest. Among the primary coverage areas are innovation and the economy, education, culture, health and science, and government and politics.
Rochester, New York, United States
+1 585-210-0547
Founded: 2018