Our 2024-2025 Academic Year Annual Report Eight out of ten students who worked with Safe Schools Mohawk Valley improved their school behavior in 2024-2025, and 98% of the students we surveyed said they felt better at home, at school, or with friends. Our 2024-2025 Annual Report shows how our staff worked to keep kids in school across five Mohawk Valley counties, serving 2,573 students in 40 schools and 9 school districts. Six out of ten students also improved their school engagement and their GPA. School staff noticed the change: of the 633 surveys they completed, 98% reported improvement in [...]

Our 14th Annual Urban Leadership Institute concluded with tremendous success! This summer, Utica high school students completed an intensive week of hands-on learning and career exploration in emergency services at our First Responder Academy. Throughout the week, students engaged with multiple municipal departments and agencies, gaining insight into the interconnected nature of emergency services. Positive Outcome: Nearly half of the participants said they’ll be considering a career in an emergency services field! LEARN MORE & VIEW THE PHOTO GALLERY Safe Schools Mohawn Valley CEO, Anne Lansing is awarded the Connected Community Schools “Connected Partnership Award". SEE [...]

The 14th Annual Urban Leadership Institute concluded with tremendous success, as Utica high school students completed an intensive week of hands-on learning and career exploration in emergency services.