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It’s inevitable; we all will grow older. It’s also interesting that as we each age, our definition of what we consider old may also change. What stereotypes have you observed around you or in the media about older people? The purpose for creating a worldwide day for older persons is to raise awareness for and challenge stereotypes about older people and aging. 
October 1st is recognized as the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. It was designated...
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The purpose of this activity is for us to share information about ourselves to get to know our colleagues better. Through this activty the goal is to help create meaningful connections, build relationships, create a strong sense of community and celebrate our differences across the many departments within BOCES. Please consider participating by clicking and completing this  E1B Spotlight (submission form) . The information that you choose to provide will be included in the...
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In the United States, Indigenous People’s Day is recognized on October 10. The United Nations recognizes the contributions of Indigenous peoples throughout the world on August 9.  Indigenous Peoples Day in the U.S. is a time to honor and celebrate Native American peoples. Therefore, many people use the day as an opportunity to lift up and celebrate Native American culture, history, and teachings. In addition, teaching the perspectives of Indigenous peoples...
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School safety was the focus as Erie 1 BOCES held its inaugural Sunrise Seminar for school district leadership teams. In addition to a breakfast sponsored by Sedara, participants heard from a variety of technical and behavioral experts from within Erie 1 BOCES and our component school districts.
Thank you to all of the day’s presenters for sharing their knowledge and expertise.
• The Evolving Threats of Social Media and its Impact on Schools
FBI Buffalo...
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An attention to the small details made a big difference for students in the Aviation Technology program at Erie 1 BOCES’ Harkness Career and Technical Center, propelling their plane design to first place in a national competition.
“It was just the minor things that came together to become the winning plane,” said Connor LaPenna, a recent graduate from the Frontier Central School District who was one of the seniors on the team. “It was about making a...
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