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The quick thinking and emergency preparedness training of Erie 1 BOCES student Brody Kaufman made all of the difference as he stepped up to help save the life of a kayaker in distress while traveling with family in Florida. 
“Focusing on the end goal, it just made you keep going,” said Brody, a student in the Emergency Medical and Fire Services program at the Kenton Career & Technical Education Center. “That sense of pride, it's immense.” 
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The creative designs of a record class of students in the Fashion Design Technology program at Erie 1 BOCES hit the runway during the FUSION '25 Fashion Show. 
The April 3 show, held at Salvatore’s Italian Garden, showcased the work of 24 high school fashion students from across Western New York. This year’s class of designers is the largest since the show was first held in 2009.  
Among the highlights for the show was a...
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Educators and school officials from across Western New York connected to learn about supporting immigrant students’ and their families in the face of rapid changes in the national immigration landscape.     The Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) West hosted the event, “What Educators Need to Know About Immigration Law,” in tandem with the Mid-West RBERN office in the Rochester area on March 27. The event brought together more than...
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Congratulations to Dr. Capuana, district superintendent and chief executive officer of Erie 1 BOCES, on being recognized in the prestigious Business First Power 250 list! This incredible achievement is a testament to Dr. Capuana’s outstanding leadership, vision, and the impact he has made in education. Every year, Business First compiles this list of people who are making changes and improvements throughout Buffalo and Western New York. Business First has been highlighting......
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Growing interest in fashion and environmental sustainability is driving record enrollment and excitement in Erie 1 BOCES’ Fashion Design Technology program ahead of FUSION ’25 Fashion Show: Portals of Illusion. 
The show, which will take place at 7 p.m. on April 3 at Salvatore’s Italian Garden, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew, will showcase the work of 24 high school fashion students from across Western New York. This year’s class of designers is...
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