Niagara Falls City School District

Historically, and for numerous reasons, communities of color have often had a level of mistrust in the healthcare system. One way to bridge gaps and grow trust and understanding is to attract more People of Color into medical professions. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, 7.6 percent of all students enrolled in med schools identified as Black or African-American. For many, the road to enrollment poses challenges. But one Niagara Falls native proves they can be overcome, and educators today are exploring ways to expose and encourage students who may not think a medical or healthcare career is within their reach.

The New York State Education Department has canceled the January high school Regents exams due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Niagara Falls Schools Superintendent Mark Laurrie told the school board Thursday evening there is a plan to slowly bring the students involved in recent brawls back to school, as long as they follow the plan and meet its milestones.

With school districts across New York having problems finding enough bus drivers to get kids to and from school, the state wants to change the way drivers are licensed, speeding the process while not changing the rules.

It’s been a difficult school year for students, with many unable to attend classes in person or play sports due to COVID-19. Another experience many are…

The Niagara Falls City School District plans to reopen Maple Avenue Elementary School on Monday, Oct. 19, following a COVID-19 outbreak that forced the…

A Niagara Falls City School District employee is accused of setting the district’s maintenance garage on fire just hours after being told he was being…

The Niagara Falls City School District is launching a campaign to secure corporate sponsorships for its athletic and performing arts facilities. The first…

July 1 marks one year of New York State’s first-in-the-country mandate that schools incorporate mental health into K-12 health education. Officials and…

Many students in the Niagara Falls City School District are dealing with poverty. WBFO's senior reporter Eileen Buckley says the district works to stop…