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Superintendent expects graduation rate will improve

Chris Caya — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:36:28 +0000

A review is underway to determine why the Buffalo Public Schools graduation rate is now among the lowest in the state.

Buffalo's high school graduation rate falls to 47%

Mike Desmond — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:31:00 +0000

The Buffalo Public Schools District has once again experienced a drop in its graduation rate.

Paladino asks school board to halt employment actions

Mike Desmond — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:50:00 +0000

The day after a school board election and a few days before a Buffalo Teachers Federation election, Wednesday night's school board meeting was, at times, tense with politics front and center.

Mayor's proposed budget looks to tackle school attendance

Mike Desmond — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:36:56 +0000

The City of Buffalo puts more than $70 million into the school system every year and this year it's contributing a little more to put staffers to work ensuring that kids show up.

Teachers' union to fight voided evaluation agreement

Chris Caya — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:50:57 +0000

The Buffalo School District plans to scrap its memorandum of understanding on teacher evaluations. In a written statement, Superintendent Dr. Pamela Brown says the State Education Department determined the MOU between the district and the Buffalo Teachers Federation is void.

Buffalo superintendent hiring deputy as part of staff reorganization

Mike Desmond — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:13:14 +0000

Vowing to do more with less, Buffalo Schools Superintendent Pamela Brown says she is reorganizing the district, starting at the top.

Progress report on Buffalo Schools finally published

Chris Jamele — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:30:22 +0000

Superintendent Pamela Brown announced the release of the Buffalo Public Schools progress report at a news conference on Friday.

Buffalo school district, union agree to teacher evaluation plan

WBFO Newsroom — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:05:36 +0000

Union and district officials have come to an agreement on an evaluation plan for Buffalo school teachers.

Gov. Cuomo, others comment on school shooting

Jim Ranney — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:33:42 +0000

Governor Cuomo has issued a written statement Friday regarding the deadly shooting at an elementary school is Connecticut.

English learners gain confidence using photography

Mike Desmond — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:38:37 +0000

Buffalo schools are using writing and photography to help some students with their work, especially those who are learning English as a second language.

City district threatens teacher layoffs

Mike Desmond — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:47:07 +0000

Buffalo school officials say 30-day layoff notices may go out as early as December 17, as the fight with the Buffalo Teachers Federation escalates.

Buffalo teachers reject cash incentive

WBFO Newsroom — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:47:01 +0000

The Buffalo Teachers Federation has rejected a cash incentive aimed at easing the involuntary transfer of 106 teachers from some of the district's low-achieving schools.

Press Pass: City school leader sets goals

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:38:00 +0000

Buffalo Schools Superintendent Dr. Pamela Brown is confident she can lead the district through challenging times.

Buffalo superintendent not surprised at findings of critical report

Eileen Buckley — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:57:23 +0000

The superintendent of Buffalo's public schools says the findings of a scathing report issued by the district's new distinguished educator are issues she herself has noticed.

Buffalo's International School ready for classes

Mike Desmond — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:26:54 +0000

For hundreds of Buffalo students attending the city's International School, yesterday was the first day to get a hands-on feel for their school.

Teachers, Buffalo schools, appear in court today

Mike Desmond — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:47:24 +0000

Buffalo schools and the Buffalo Teachers Federation are possibly ready to work out differences about major teacher transfers out of three troubled schools.

Pamela Brown sworn in as new schools superintendent

Chris Caya and Eileen Buckley — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:58:57 +0000

Buffalo's new schools superintendent was officially sworn in at City Hall Thursday afternoon after the resolution of a legal challenge.

Paladino assails school board's "secret" process

Mike Desmond — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:48:18 +0000

Former gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino wants to stall the appointment of Pamela Brown as Buffalo schools superintendent.

School board responds to Paladino lawsuit

Omar Fetouh — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:52:39 +0000

Members of Buffalo's school board say the search process for the district's new superintendent was open and transparent, and involved plenty of opportunities for community input.

Paladino sues school board over superintendent's hiring

WBFO Newsroom — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:03:00 +0000

Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino is accusing the Buffalo School Board of violating the state's open meetings law when it hired the new schools superintendent.

Buffalo School Board changes leadership; New superintendent outlines goals

Mike Desmond — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:14:23 +0000

It looks as if there will be two new people at the top of the Buffalo school system, with Mary Ruth Kapsiak elected board president Monday.

Amber Dixon "disappointed"

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:10:00 +0000

Interim Buffalo School Superintendent Amber Dixon is speaking out for the first time about not being selected to lead the city school district.

Superintendent candidate underscores experience with struggling schools

Mark Leitner — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:55:49 +0000

Schools superintendent candidate Pamela Brown visited Buffalo on Monday. Dr. Brown is among the three finalists for the top post, which could be decided as soon as Tuesday.

Finalist for schools Superintendent interviews Monday

WBFO Newsroom — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:41:00 +0000

Interested observers get their chance to meet the third finalist on the candidate's list to become Buffalo's new school superintendent.