On February 12, 2020, I visited The Academy School #131, which serves students in grades seven to twelve. The Academy School has a...

On February 12, 2020, I visited Burgard High School. My visit began with a conversation with Principal Charlene Watson and Assistant...

Here is an update from last night’s BOE Meeting from a discussion on re-opening schools to in-person learning. Safety and the science of...

In May, a report was published here on a new charter school proposed for Buffalo, called Learn4Life, showing grave concern with a history...

On Tuesday July 21, I attended the NYSSBA Law Conference on Reopening Schools. Safety and Health, Special Education, and Collective...

On Wednesday, the BOE unanimously approved the 2020-21 Budget at a total cost of $954.7 million. Reductions had to be made to close an...

By, Larry Scott, Paulette Woods, & Keith Jones Updated July 27, 2020 On Tuesday, May 5, Governor Cuomo announced a partnership with Bill...

Buffalo News: Another Voice By Larry Scott Our health care and front-line workers have gallantly stepped up to meet the challenges of the...

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, I have encountered some inspiring acts of service, where some great people have really come through...

As an at-Large Board of Education Member for Buffalo Public Schools, a Buffalo Public School parent, and a school psychologist, I am...

On February 4, I visited Riverside Academy with West District Board Member Jennifer Mecozzi. Riverside Academy is a new innovative high...

On February 4, I visited the School of Innovative Technology on the Bennett Campus. Principal Carlos Alvarez gave me a great tour of some...

On February 4, I visited the Research Lab for Bioinformatics & Life Sciences, which is housed in the Bennett High School complex, along...

I had a great visit to Lafayette High School’s Saturday Academy today. I learned about a new alternative consequence that Principal John...

The Impact of Charters on Buffalo Public Schools By: Larry Scott January 18, 2020 Click here to view The Buffalo News Publication:...

January 15, 2020 The Board hired a firm to conduct an extensive Request for Bid process, beginning this past summer. Over 30...

Last night, in the Finance & Ops Work Session, the BOE was provided an update on the First Student Transportation crisis. Since First...

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Associate Superintendent Tonja Williams gave a presentation on Restorative Practices in Buffalo Public...

On July 17, 2019, a very informative and constructive dialogue on Central Registration reform was held with parents. A shared value in...

June 18, 2019 Dear Senators Andrea Stewart-Cousins & Tim Kennedy: The Buffalo News Editorial Board and outgoing School Board Member Larry...