Teachers

2016 WNY School District Rankings – Where Does Your District Rank?
2016 WNY School District Rankings – Where Does Your District Rank?
2016 WNY School District Rankings – Where Does Your District Rank?
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...
Three Retiring Buffalo Area Teachers Get Epic Musical Sendoff [VIDEO]
Three Retiring Buffalo Area Teachers Get Epic Musical Sendoff [VIDEO]
Three Retiring Buffalo Area Teachers Get Epic Musical Sendoff [VIDEO]
When teachers retire, it's a special day.  What can commemorate the occasion appropriately? A plaque? Not so much. A cake? Meh. A personalized mug?  Come on! How about the most incredible video, set to the Justin Timberlake hit of the summer "Can't Stop the Feeling", featuring friends and family of the three retirees...
 Best Public High Schools
Best Public High Schools
Best Public High Schools
There is no doubt that when you get an education here in Western New York, you are getting one of the best educations not only in the state but in the entire county. New York has some of the best education programs in the country and Western New York adds to that value. ...
Teachers Jailed for Cheating!
Teachers Jailed for Cheating!
Teachers Jailed for Cheating!
I would NOT want to be a Teacher these days ... from what I remember, back in the day, Teachers were NOT evaluated based on how well I DID on any tests... if I failed it was on me!!!!! Today things are a bit different in that Teacher can actually lose employment if students are failing...
Should 54 Teachers Be Transferred From Low Performing Schools In Buffalo? [VIDEO]
Should 54 Teachers Be Transferred From Low Performing Schools In Buffalo? [VIDEO]
Should 54 Teachers Be Transferred From Low Performing Schools In Buffalo? [VIDEO]
The Buffalo City School District is transferring 54 Teachers from low performing schools. Now I'm gonna be honest with you...beyond that statement, I have NO IDEA what's really going on..nor do I understand the whole thing. My misunderstanding is in part due to trying to understand the report in The Buffalo News which is just over my head...
Is Buffalo’s Poor Graduation Rate The Fault of Teachers, Parents, or the Students Themselves? (Complete The Poll)
Is Buffalo’s Poor Graduation Rate The Fault of Teachers, Parents, or the Students Themselves? (Complete The Poll)
Is Buffalo’s Poor Graduation Rate The Fault of Teachers, Parents, or the Students Themselves? (Complete The Poll)
Despite the Buffalo News seemingly positive headline stating Buffalo's Graduation Rate has risen to 54%, that number is unacceptable.  Not only is it embarassing, after a closer look at the breakdown, the City Schools have a far less graduation rate than the suburban schools.
Top 5 Gifts For Teachers
Top 5 Gifts For Teachers
Top 5 Gifts For Teachers
Monday May 7th kicks off National Teacher's Appreciation Week. With all the drama surrounding the the Buffalo school system, it is more important than ever to recognize the excellent teachers in our community. See inside for gift ideas and to honor your teacher.
Publicize Teacher’s Grades?
Publicize Teacher’s Grades?
Publicize Teacher’s Grades?
There's a HUGE political debate regarding the New Teacher Evaluation "Report Cards" in NYS.  According to nypost.com, Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State Lawmakers are pushing for close to getting YOU full access to your child's Teacher's Report Card!  But there's a snag!
Should Teachers Spank?[VIDEO]
Should Teachers Spank?[VIDEO]
Should Teachers Spank?[VIDEO]
It's the "Age Old' debate... Should Teachers (Schools) Spank..or even be allowed to.  Should YOU spank your kids?  Many people say kids are "Out Of Control" these days and Corporal Punishment should be re-instituted in our schools... What do you think?