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The most severe problems that appear in our public schools are not really education problems but rather symptoms of the extreme, concentrated poverty in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Even so, major improvements in public education are possible, starting with universal, quality pre-kindergarten, enhanced after-school programs, more equitable financing for high-needs schools, expanded literacy programs, improved workforce training, and more affordable higher education opportunities.
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January 29, 2025
Partnership for the Public Good Rolls Out Policy Change Agenda for 2025
On the morning of Friday, January 17, 2025, Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) and community advocates—from large social and health and legal service agencies, neighborhood groups, arts organizations, small businesses, and environmental justice organizations—convened to unveil the …
January 17, 2025
WGRZ: "More than 100 community groups voice support for Kensington Expressway's removal, Humboldt Parkway's restoration"
Nate Benson | January 17, 2025 Community-based think tank Partnership for the Public Good unveiled its 2025 Community Agenda Friday morning during an event at Buffalo State University. The community agenda is a list of 10 policies, voted on by the partners of PPG, that the organization will …
January 17, 2025
Buffalo News: "Community responders, CBAs, rental inspections lead Partnership for the Public Good's agenda"
Ben Tsujimoto | January 17, 2025 A community think tank says that in 2025, it hopes to address quality of life concerns in Erie County, better rental housing conditions and ensure major development projects don’t leave out the surrounding community. The Partnership for Public …
December 16, 2024
BPS Suspension Reform Coalition Releases Model Policy to Guide Reforms
Community organizations advocating for suspension reform have released a model policy to refine Buffalo Public School’s discipline policies. The coalition is advocating that the Board change regulations concerning “exclusionary discipline,” the practice of removing students from …
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8 Ideas for a Better Buffalo-NiagaraNovember 22, 2024, 10:30 am-12 pm
Sam Magavern and UB Law Students
Each year Sam Magavern, Senior Policy Fellow at PPG, teaches a Lawyers as Change Agents class at the University at Buffalo Law School. They will be presenting their work on a wide array of policy initiatives to help make Buffalo-Niagara more equitable and sustainable. They …
The Dangers of Menthol and the Tobacco IndustryNovember 12, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm
Dejia Marie James
This week on the Public Good we are joined by Dr. Schuyler Lawson, Lead of Research and Evaluation Team with No Menthol Buffalo to discuss the present dangers of menthol tobacco in our communities.
BBRIDGE: Building Black Relationships by Initiating Development, Growth, and EmpowermentOctober 15, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm
Caitlin Love Crowell and Regine Ndanga
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On this episode of The Public Good, we’re spotlighting the founders of BBRIDGE: Building Black Relationships by Initiating Development, Growth, and Empowerment. Listen in as Regine Ndanga and Caitlin Crowell join students and …
Buffalo Board of Education At-Large Candidates ForumOctober 10, 2024, 6:30-9 pm
Hear from the candidates running for the Buffalo Board of Education At-Large positions at our upcoming forum.
