Say Yes Buffalo Launches Say Yes Onward
The new initiative aims to support young adults who did not take the traditional route to college.
Live Poll
Do you think Buffalo is doing enough to keep young talent in town?
Buffalo Education News
Across Buffalo, coverage here takes in school board policy, funding debates, student achievement data and curriculum changes. This page monitors how educational institutions evolve to meet the needs of the area.
Administration
Live Poll
Should school boards cut travel spending before closing any schools?
Buffalo Board Cancels Arizona Conference Trip
Three school board members will not attend a costly education conference as the district faces a nearly $100 million deficit.
Secondary Education
Live Poll
Do you support the school consolidation plan currently proposed for your local school district?
Buffalo Public Schools Update Closure and Merger Plans
The district has revised its consolidation strategy following community feedback regarding student school transfers.
Scholarships
Persistence Prep Wins Robert Wilmers Integrity Prize
The Buffalo charter school plans to use the $100,000 award to provide new student scholarships.
Higher Education
Live Poll
Should public universities spend state funds on new campus buildings?
UB Tops Out Russell L. Agrusa Hall Engineering Building
The University at Buffalo placed the final beam on a new engineering building funded in part by a $20 million gift from alumnus Russell L. Agrusa.
Adult Education
Live Poll
Do you trust local trade programs to prepare students for well-paying careers in your area?
Northland Opens Clean Tech Training Lab in Buffalo
The new $4.2 million facility aims to prepare local workers for careers in the expanding clean energy sector.
More in Education
Reporting here centers on administrative decisions, classroom resource allocation, academic performance metrics and public debates over local policy. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where students live and learn. Seasonal cycles of testing and budget approvals dominate the schedule, reflecting the financial constraints that often dictate what is possible in the classroom. Legislative shifts and changes to state requirements represent the factors that trigger the most recurring headlines.