City schools prep for students return, but BTF uncertain We are taking care of all our buildings
City schools prep for students return, but BTF uncertain
and last updated 2021-01-19 17:49:37-05
âThe number one concern of our teachers is that the buildings â in their opinion â are not safe to return to,â declared Phil Rumore, president, Buffalo Teachers Federation.
The Buffalo Public School District is working to begin to bring back some students for in-person learning by February 1.
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Phil Rumore, president, Buffalo Teachers Federation.
But the Buffalo teachers union is threatening to take the district to court, saying buildings are not safe for teachers and students.
Niagara County Community College to begin spring semester on January 19th
WKBW Staff
and last updated 2021-01-13 15:56:58-05
SANBORN, N.Y. (WKBW) â Niagara County Community College says it is beginning its spring semester on January 19th, with increased safety measures.
The school says most classes will operate virtually through February 1st and a limited number of SUNY approved high-contact labs will take place in-person throughout the semester.
NCCC says it is proceeding with reduced in-person capacities in order to maintain a safe learning and working environment.
As residents return to campus, they will be required to bring a hard copy of their negative COVID-19 test results taken within 72 hours of moving into the dorms.
Learning program in East Aurora offering school families relief They need that face to face time
Eileen Buckley
and last updated 2021-01-01 19:21:17-05
âThey will come with their worksheet â their homework assignment they have to complete or a specific area they need to pass a test in,â replied Sarah Barber, owner, founder, Shaw Academic Institute, East Aurora.
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Sarah Barber, owner, founder.
Students are wrapping up their holiday break and it will be back to school work Monday, but that means back to a mix of in-school and remote learning.
Barberâs center offers services for school families tackle learning struggles during this pandemic.