ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHARES FEEDBACK FROM COVID-19 CASE INVESTIGATIONS

Interviews with newly diagnosed Erie County residents show common themes

This is a Journey By Faith

Buffalo Public Schools Launch First Phase of Return to In-Person Learning

Welcome Back February 1, 2021

Superintendent Kriner Cash and Board President Sharon Belton-Cottman, Along with Prominent State and Local Officials,
Welcome BPS Children and Staff in Return to Physical School Buildings

The Buffalo Public Schools Graduation Rate Rises to 76.3%

Buffalo Grad rate jumps 11.6%; largest increase of any of the Big City School Districts in New York State, outperforms State Average in ELL and Special Ed.

Buffalo News Article

Buffalo, other big-city schools prepare for return to in-person instruction

BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE DISTRICT PLAN FOR REOPENING SCHOOLS

WHO: BPS Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash and Buffalo Board of Education

WHAT: Reopening of Schools

WHEN: Thursday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Buffalo School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management - 45 W. Huron St.

Antiracism initiatives in Buffalo

Where better to learn antiracism than in school.

Kriner Cash gets contract extension to stay Buffalo schools superintendent through June 2023

Help is on the way for parents in Buffalo struggling with remote learning.

Virtual learning centers to open in Buffalo.

Leonardo da Vinci School # 212 named as one of 367 National Blue Ribbon Schools in the United States

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has recognized 367 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020 including Leonardo da Vinci High School.

Project AWARE presents Back-to-School Drive Thru Backpack Give Away.

Mental Health Grant sponsoring giveaway for Burgard High School Students.

Buffalo Public Schools and Say Yes Team Up On County Child Care Initiative

The Buffalo Public Schools will participate in the child care support opportunity just announced by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz.

Media Advisory

Dr. Cash to hold press conference on the steps of City Hall.

100% Remote Learning Plan

Buffalo Board of Education approves 100% remote learning to start the 2020-2021 school year.

Policing Reform

MEMBERS OF THE BLACK, PUERTO RICAN, HISPANIC & ASIAN
LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS CALL FOR POLICING REFORM

Wellness Bag Give-away

Independent Health Foundation, Independent Health, and Pegula Sports & Entertainment
Partner with Buffalo Public Schools to Distribute 10,000 Wellness Bags to Buffalo Families

State Assessments

Statement From Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and Interim State Education Commissioner Shannon Tahoe Regarding Elementary- and Intermediate-Level State Assessments

Urban Forum 2020

The Buffalo Public Schools will host its 5th annual Urban Forum, entitled “Urban Forum 2020: Clear Vision on a Mission for Equity”, to be held at East Community High School (820 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY 14211) on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, from 8:15am – 3:30pm.

Press Conference

Friday, March 6th, 2020 at 2:00 PM, Room 712 City Hall

NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW GRADUATION MEASURES

Community meetings will provide feedback to Education Department.

AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN

The Buffalo Public Schools will be hosting our annual district-wide African American Read-In on February, 28, 2020 at Schools 43, 45, 53, 59, 69, 74 and 79.

The ABC’s of STEM Student of the Week District Launch!

Interactive launch party will illustrate the benefits of early introduction to STEM activities

National Blue Ribbon School Frederick Law Olmsted School #64 Ribbon-Cutting

Join us on January 16th, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. as we gather with Principal Marquita Bryant at Frederick Law Olmsted School #64 to formally recognize our National Blue Ribbon School.

WNY STEM Hub To Announce Winner for Take Flight Space Experiment Program

Buffalo Public Schools Have Winning Team for 3rd of 4 Missions to the ISS

TWO BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SET TO LAUNCH THE QUEEN CITY’S FIRST ESPORTS TEAMS WITH SUPPORT FROM AT&T.

Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technology and International Preparatory at Grover students prepare to compete in national high school eSports league with hopes for college recognition.