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NYSED cancels U.S. History and Government exam in light of Buffalo mass shooting

Emyle Watkins

The New York State Education Department says it has canceled the regents exam for United States History and Government in the wake of the racist mass shooting in Buffalo last week.
Education

Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Cash lays out rough draft on spending of federal funds

Thomas O'Neil-White

Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash lays out a rough agenda on budgeting the $289 million in federal relief funds the district has received.
Business/Economy

Looking for work? 767 jobs posted at ECC

Mike Desmond

Erie Community College has received twice as many job notices posted as it did a year ago in the depths of the pandemic. As the workforce opens up, so are the job opportunities.
Education

Youth Alliance reviews a school year that was

Mike Desmond

After living through the nightmare of this COVID-19 school year, some local students want big changes in the way schools are run.A group of students…
Education

Ken-Ton School District breaks ground on Kenmore East athletic field, Capital Project

Ryan Zunner

The Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District broke ground on a centerpiece of its $75 million Capital Project, a turf athletic field for Kenmore East…
Education

Nardin Academy welcomes new president

Mark Wozniak

Nardin Academy has announced the appointment of Sandra Betters as its 26th school president. Betters comes to Nardin from Our Lady of Mercy Academy in…
Education

Buffalo charter school starts early college program

Ryan Zunner

Students at one local charter school will have a new program to take advantage of that will give them a leg up on college before even graduating high…
State

Cuomo on school mask policy: yes inside, no outside

Karen DeWitt

After a weekend of confusion for schoolchildren, their parents and teachers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo clarified changes in mask policy for schools in New York on Monday. He said children don’t have to wear masks outside, but do have to wear them inside.
Education

Judge allows school zone speed camera lawsuit to move forward

Mike Desmond

A lawsuit against Buffalo's school zone cameras is being allowed to continue, as State Supreme Court Justice Henry Nowak orders Albany to respond.Because…
Education

Enterprise, Westminster charter schools fight closure in court

Mike Desmond

The Buffalo School Board may have ordered Enterprise and Westminster Community charter schools to close, but the two are fighting back in court.This is an…

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