Phil Rumore News Today

BTF President Rich Nigro said "reduction by attrition" will lead to larger class sizes – which the district has openly acknowledged, but noted will remain below the cap of roughly

Is it realistic to trim $90 million in expenses, including the salaries of 314 employees, to balance the budget without relieving real humans of their jobs? Buffalo Schools thinks so.

Thankfully, the most impactful stories of the past 12 months did not include a racist mass shooting or a Christmas weekend blizzard that claimed 47 lives, although community leaders and

It was an earthquake of a year for Erie County. High-profile resignations created the demand for new leadership in critical areas while a remarkable “new” museum opened and a federal

His critics argue that settling five contracts over 42 years is not a sterling ratio, but Rumore believes his stubbornness paid off, especially in his final contract, when a growing

The advantages of a more professional and even-keeled relationship will benefit both teachers and the public.

Children as old as 11 are going to schools wearing diapers, ringing alarm bells among teachers.

Teachers in Switzerland are complaining about too many students wearing diapers in class because they don't know how to use the toilet.

After more than 40 years, the Buffalo Teachers Federation has a new president. Richard Nigro will take over for Phil Rumore.

After a runoff vote, the Buffalo Teachers Federation has a new president for the first time in 42 years.