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Complete coverage: Buffalo Schools’ effort to ‘right-size’ district, close or repurpose schools

Buffalo Schools leaders have stressed the need to close schools to save money for the last several years, but long-term budgeting has elevated the urgency for the district and board to act. See the last two years of News coverage

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Melvin P. Roland speaking passionately at a community meeting about School 17

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Community speaker fears disruption caused by Buffalo Schools' reconfiguration plan

In a packed room filled with concerned parents and dedicated educators, Melvin P. Roland stood up, his voice steady yet imbued with a profound passion. As a respected youth minister and a committed teacher assistant within the Buffalo Schools, he shared his deep, personal connection to School 17, a...

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Buffalo Schools chief finance officer explains why schools need to be closed

Buffalo Schools Chief Financial Officer Jim Barnes told a crowd of about 250 on Oct. 26 that the school district needs to close schools because of its decreased student enrollment, high staffing levels and aging buildings, among other reasons.

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Students get hands-on with boat building at the Buffalo Maritime Center

Buffalo's rich maritime heritage inspires local students at the Buffalo Maritime Center's boat-building program.

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Hamburg High School, Middle School goes into lockdown as police pursue suspects

Video sent to 2 On Your Side shows a police vehicle driving across the soccer field, and officers chasing at least one person.

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Community members voice concern of possible Bilingual Center School closure

Buffalo residents voice concerns over possible school closures, focusing on impacts for bilingual students.

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Road work to affect near Oakfield Alabama School District starting Monday

Road work on Lewiston Road in Alabama is expected to affect traffic to the Oakfield Alabama School District Monday. Here's what you should know:

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