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Higgins: Schools in Erie, Niagara Counties to receive nearly $414M in COVID-19 relief funds 7 Eyewitness News Staff and last updated 2021-02-17 19:30:29-05 WASHINGTON (WKBW) — Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins (N.Y.-26) announced on Wednesday that schools in Erie and Niagara Counties will receive nearly $414 million in COVID-19 relief funds under the American Rescue Plan. Heres a breakdown of estimated funding by school district Akron Central School District $4,035,000 $2,761,000 $3,088,000 $3...

As of Wednesday, a total of 1,001,367 COVID-19 tests have been administered to students, faculty, and staff, with a total positivity rate of .53 percent.

Western New York Students First formed to give parents a voice WNY Students first and last updated 2021-02-12 16:41:34-05 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Throughout the pandemic, parents say they have have noticed the toll its taking on their children. "All of our students are being adversely impacted mentally, physically and emotionally," Tarja Parssinen, a Williamsville parent said. Its why a group of parents with children in the Clarence, Williamsville and Buffalo school districts started West...

DYouville College working with African Heritage Co-Op to address food insecurity Google Maps and last updated 2021-02-10 14:36:21-05 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — DYouville College is working on adding a new program that aims to provide healthy meals to students as well as food insecurity among students, in a partnership with the African Heritage Co-Op. The program known as "Fresh Packs" offers fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthy options at no charge to those who need it. Students will pla...

The Niagara Falls City School District is making sure it provides academic and behavioral support for students through a mental health pilot program called Behavioral and Emotional Screening Systems, or BESS.

Buffalo Teachers Federation request to block reopening of schools denied by judge WKBW and last updated 2021-02-01 15:52:53-05 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A judge has denied the Buffalo Teachers Federation request for a temporary restraining order aimed at blocking the reopening of schools in Buffalo. The lawsuit was filed by the BTF Friday and alleges Buffalo Public Schools are not safe enough to reopen for in-person learning. According to the lawsuit the BTF says it has not seen proof that, "...

University at Buffalo students return to campus, will be tested for COVID-19 weekly Olivia Proia and last updated 2021-01-31 20:35:21-05 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — University at Buffalo students, and almost all SUNY students, officially begin the spring semester Monday. SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said they are taking numerous measures to keep students, staff and faculty safe, including testing students who are on campus for COVID-19 weekly. "Masks at all times. We have reduced the density in...

Buffalo Teachers Federation files lawsuit against Buffalo Schools saying they are unsafe WKBW and last updated 2021-01-29 20:45:36-05 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Teachers Federation lawsuit a petition in Erie County Supreme Court against Buffalo Public Schools saying that schools are not safe enough to reopen on Monday, February 1st for in-person learning. In the lawsuit, the Buffalo Teachers Federation alleges that it has not seen proof that, "any building modifications or other pr...

Buffalo Teachers Federation plans on seeking legal action, saying Buffalo Schools are unsafe "What we are asking for is a temporary restraining order" WKBW Posted at 6:29 PM, Jan 28, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-29 18:22:45-05 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Teachers Federation is threatening legal action in order to prevent Buffalo Public Schools reopening on February 1st. The Buffalo Teachers Federation released the following statement to 7 Eyewitness News All Buffalo teachers miss ...

Buffalo Public School district hosts parent forum ahead of return to classrooms The teachers union has safety concerns Topics covered included transportation, COVID-19 testing, sanitizing, and what happens if theres a case of COVID-19 in a school. and last updated 2021-01-27 23:34:38-05 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Parents and caregivers had questions for the Buffalo Public School district, before many of their children go back into the classroom. On Monday, grades Pre-K-2, high school seniors, ...