Katherine Hunt+FollowBuffalo schools shift to remote learning FridayFriday means a big change for Buffalo families—Buffalo Public Schools are moving all classes online for the day. Students and staff will stay home, logging in through Schoology, Clever, or Teams, or using materials sent home earlier. All afterschool activities and sports are canceled Friday, but athletic contests are back on for Saturday. However, Saturday Academies at several schools are canceled, except for the adult welding class at Burgard High, which is still happening. How are you and your kids preparing for another remote day? What works best for your family on these online learning days? #Education #BuffaloSchools #RemoteLearning00Share
hnguyen+FollowBuffalo high schools go remote Monday—here’s whyBuffalo high schoolers will be learning from home this Monday—not because of snow, but so teachers can catch up on grading those rescheduled Regents exams after last week’s closures. Pre-K through 8th graders still have to show up in person. With another round of snow on the way, everyone’s wondering if more changes are coming. How are your families handling these last-minute shifts? Are you prepared for more possible disruptions this winter? Let’s talk about what’s working and what’s not for students, parents, and teachers right now. #Education #BuffaloSchools #RemoteLearning00Share
jenna64+FollowBuffalo high schoolers go remote MondayHigh school students in Buffalo will be learning from home this Monday, January 26, as the district shifts to remote classes to give teachers time to grade the rescheduled Regents exams. If you’ve got a student in grades 9-12, expect them to log in through Schoology, Clever, or Teams using their usual devices. Meanwhile, elementary and middle schoolers still have a regular in-person day. Staff are all reporting to their worksites as usual. Anyone with questions can reach out to the district’s Helpdesk at 716-816-3510. How do you feel about these remote days—helpful or just disruptive? #Education #BuffaloSchools #RemoteLearning00Share
William Bray+FollowBuffalo schools try cash lottery for attendanceBuffalo high schools are taking a bold step to tackle chronic absenteeism: students who show up nearly every day can now win cash prizes. With some schools seeing over half their students missing too many days, the district’s new attendance lottery—offering up to $500 a month—aims to motivate teens to come to class. It’s a creative move that’s got people talking: Will money really get students back in their seats, or is it just a short-term fix? Curious to hear what everyone thinks—would this work in your family or school? #News #BuffaloSchools #StudentAttendance00Share
Julie Alexander+FollowBuffalo students can win $500 for showing upBuffalo Public Schools is rolling out a monthly attendance lottery where students who miss no more than one day of school could score up to $500! Each month, three lucky students from across the district’s 60 schools will be randomly picked for cash prizes, all thanks to Say Yes Buffalo. The goal? To boost attendance and help students build habits that set them up for success. This new approach is sparking a lot of conversation—would a cash incentive motivate your kids to go to school every day? What do you think about using rewards to encourage attendance? #Education #BuffaloSchools #StudentSuccess00Share
Robin Long+FollowBuffalo schools offer cash for perfect attendanceBuffalo Public Schools is shaking things up with a new cash lottery to boost student attendance. Starting in February, students who miss no more than one day a month will have a shot at winning up to $500, with three winners drawn each month across all 60 schools. The program, funded by Say Yes Buffalo, is all about rewarding students for showing up and building habits that last. It’s a fresh approach to tackling chronic absenteeism—do you think cash incentives will make a real difference for Buffalo’s kids? #News #BuffaloSchools #StudentAttendance00Share
