Teachers

USDA officials are getting ready to ban chocolate milk from elementary and middle schools, if approved, in the future. They are saying there is just way too much added sugar. In fact, the flavored milk is the leading source of added sugar.

As we get ready to embark on a new school year here in New York, I am asking, no I am begging teachers to please stop giving out homework.

Teachers need to be paid more in Western New York. Only ONE school district in Western New York averages paying their teachers, on average, more than $100,000 a year.

Teachers, school employees, and staff can get free breakfast from McDonald's tomorrow, here's how.

If signed, it will allow them to retire early without penalty.

We want to thank the amazing teachers here in Buffalo and Western New York. We'll treat 5 teachers to lunch at Jim's Steak Out for Teacher's Appreciation Week, which is May 3 through May 7, 2021.  Nominate your favorite teacher below by Friday, May 7 at 2 pm...

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Which teachers make the most money in Western New York? This year, the West Seneca district took the top spot of best teacher pay this year. Buffalo Business First took analysis of salaries of all different departments, and the percentage of district budget devoted to teachers’ salaries and retirement benefits. ...

One of every kid's summer challenges is Reading.  When I was in school I remember thinking, "Ahhhhhh...Summer...No School...No Homework....No Reading!!!  Little did I know that abandoning all aspects of "School related educational activities, such as reading especially, was a huge mistake...

Who is the biggest high school in Western New York? It's no secret that Erie County has some of the best schooling systems in the state and even in the country. There are 215 public schools in Erie County, New York, serving about 128,441 students, but who is the biggest high school? ...

Over 250 closings today! A week after nearly 60 degree temps we are telling you school closings today--only in Buffalo! As of March 14, all Erie County officials will still report to work. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through Wednesday at 8 PM, where WNY is expected to total about a foot of snow over a few days...

Congratulations to all of the graduates this June! Lets check if your kid's school district ranked in the top 15 best WNY school districts from Business First. The annual list from Buffalo Business First uses a massive formula to determine the list including, the four previous years test and graduation performance provided by New York State...