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I don't know about this one. According to a new proposal in New York, it would prohibit marksmanship and/or shooting programs. So no rifle or archery in high schools. These clubs, though teach and educate students on the proper use and importance of rifles and arrows. Is ...

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...

The school board for Alden Central Schools has decided to go on the record about their opposition of the President's pick for Secretary of Education. Thursday night the school board, made of mostly current and former educators, unanimously decided to address their concerns about Betsy DeVos...

On Tuesday, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed that New York give free college to students. To qualify, the household must make less than $125,000 per year and the State will pay for students' education at state SUNY schools and universities...

Say goodbye to paper and pencil tests! If schools choose to do so, they can administrator this years state mandated tests on the computer. According to WGRZ the states Education Department is allowing the mandated math and English tests to be administered on computers for intermediate and elementary school students...

Tony P has sent his son back to school. You know what that means right? (Come on, parents, you know what that means right?!) LOL! Watch what the first day of school was like for Tony P's family and admit it, you were thinking the same thing when your kids walked out the door and got on the bus yesterday...

Need some tips on how to overcome those first day of school struggles with your kids? Val Townsend of Mix 96 Buffalo is here to save the day! LOL! Let's face it, some kids are not excited to start school. So what do you do? How do you encourage them to get into gear...

One of the most popular back to school days this year is 9/6! And in honor of schools starting all across Western New York next week, we want to hook one luck family or teacher up with $250 worth of school supplies in the form of gift cards to Eastern Hills Mall...

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. That'...

Amherst Police responded to a threat call at Sweet Home High School yesterday afternoon. The school immediately went into lockdown and lasted for about an hour. It prompted a large police response to the building. They say no one was in danger...

On Friday, the Obama administration issued an edict regarding schools and transgender bathrooms, encouraging all schools to allow students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. It's important to note that this is not currently backed by law, it's a policy suggestion that would allow all students the right to use any facility (bathroom or locker room) based on the gender they iden

One small step for man, one HUMONGOUS opportunity for some Buffalo elementary students! On Tuesday, March 1, 4th through 8th graders from Buffalo's PS 97 will make contact with astronauts currently on the International Space Station (ISS)...