University at Buffalo plans to resume in-person learning for Fall 2021 semester
7 Eyewitness News Staff
and last updated 2021-01-20 17:26:05-05
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â The University at Buffalo announced on Wednesday that the school plans to resume in-person learning for the Fall 2021 semester.
School officials say they are excited about the possibility of students taking advantage of the opportunities in-person learning has to offer.
The school says it is following public health practices with students returning to campus in the fall.
UB plans on providing additional guidance for the Fall semester in the upcoming months.
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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.