Staffing Updates
Children’s Institute is celebrating the following notable staffing updates...
Continue reading"Play and Screen" event at the Rochester Public Library
Many thanks to Tonia Burton, Dr. Lisa Hiley, Jackie Robbins, all of the incredible Nazareth College students, and UR Intern Sari, for the successful “Play and Screen” event held on September 25, 2021 at the Rochester Public Library.
Continue readingFall Extravaganza
Congratulations to all the supporters of the fabulous Fall Extravaganza!
Continue readingGet Ready to GROW ‘popped up’ at Highland Park on June 23!
Guess who is popping up in parks around the county this summer? Our ‘Get Ready to GROW’ bus, in partnership with the Monroe County Library!
Continue readingLet’s celebrate the parents!
As if parenting young children isn’t hard enough. Add the pandemic, remote learning for preschoolers, all kinds of added stress and we know that parents could use a celebration of all they’ve been through.
Continue readingWelcome to our new Intern, Kim Lavender
Hi everyone! I’m Kim Lavender, I'm currently studying to earn a master's in Human Development, with a specialization in early childhood.
Continue readingWelcome to our new Intern, Lauren Marcotte
Hi everyone! I’m Lauren Marcotte, I’m a senior psychology major from SUNY Brockport.
Continue readingLittle Known Facts in Black History: Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman, and also the first Native-American, to hold a pilot license.
Continue readingLittle Known Facts in Black History: Black Inventors
Most people have heard about and use famous inventions, but may not know the African American inventors behind these devices.
Continue readingCelebrating Black History Month
February 1 marked the start of Black History Month. For those of you who identify as Black, this month offers an opportunity to celebrate and honor your beautiful and also painful history and heritage.
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