Lucas Grant

Reporter · Rochester, NY

A former educator, Lucas holds a degree in Education from Nazareth College and has transitioned to journalism, focusing on education reporting for the Rochester Beacon. He aims to shed light on both the challenges and triumphs within local schools.

3 stories from Lucas Grant in Rochester

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Churchville-Chili boy’s soccer heads to second straight Class AA championship game

CHURCHVILLE, N.Y. (WHEC) The Saints are marching into the Class AA title game again! Churchville-Chili took down Brighton 1-0, earning their spot in Friday s finale. The Saints scored once in the first half and held things scoreless in the second to move on to the title game, where they will also...

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Jaimie Rex, Golden Apple Award winner, with students in a special education classroom at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

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Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Jaimie Rex!

In the small town of Williamson, a special education teacher is making a monumental impact on her students' lives. Jaimie Rex, the latest recipient of the prestigious Golden Apple Award, embodies what it means to be not just an educator, but a nurturing force in the classroom, shaping young minds...

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Students and teachers huddle in a classroom during a school lockdown, emphasizing safety and community resilience.

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Hamburg High School, Middle School goes into lockdown as police pursue suspects

In a moment that turned a typical school day into a scene of chaos, students at Hamburg High School and Middle School found themselves in lockdown as police pursued suspects nearby. The sound of sirens echoed through the hallways, leaving students and teachers alike grappling with fear and...

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