Education
Education is one of the most powerful tools we can give our children. From early education all the way through graduate studies and beyond, Brian strongly believes that all students should be given an equal chance to succeed. In order to prepare students to enter the workforce, Higgins has been a strong advocate for math and science education, in addition to workforce training programs, to give students the marketable skills they need to compete in a globalized economy. Brian has also been outspoken on the need to make higher education more affordable to reduce the skyrocketing education debt burden faced by so many recent graduates.
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the House Floor to recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, which is observed each year from May 5-9. Higgins encouraged his colleagues to recommit to adequately funding education programs and ensuring that teachers have access to necessary resources.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the deadline for submitting entries to the Congressional Student App Challenge has been extended to May 30, 2014.
“As the school year comes to an end, we know that many high school students have a number of obligations,” said Congressman Higgins. “Because designing an application takes time, we wanted to make sure that everyone who is interested in participating in this challenge, has the necessary time to do so.”
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that Buffalo has been chosen to receive one of 24 Youth CareerConnect Awards announced nationwide. The $3,898,700 grant awarded to Buffalo Public Schools, through the U.S. Department of Labor in consultation with the U.S. Department of Education, will support coordinated efforts to better educate and train youth for the needs of today’s workforce.
Congressman Brian Higgins joined University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine for the unveiling of “S-miles To Go,” its new state-of-the-art mobile dental van.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today awarded Buffalo Promise Neighborhood a grant totaling approximately $962,765. The grant, administered through the DOJ’s new Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) program, will fund efforts to improve safety and security for the children and families who live, work and go to school in the Promise Neighborhood, located in Buffalo’s 14215 ZIP Code.