E2CCB is implementing New York’s new “Distraction-Free Schools” law, limiting student use of internet-enabled devices during the school day beginning in 2025–26.
E2CCB is implementing New York’s new “Distraction-Free Schools” law, limiting student use of internet-enabled devices during the school day beginning in 2025–26.
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Our Culinary Arts students were recently featured in a Four Bites article by Buffalo Food Guy, Andrew Galarneau! 🍲🧑🍳🧁 Also mentioned is the upcoming Taste of Ormsby taking place during Open House on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ormsby Educational Center.
Read more here: fourbites.substack.com/p/sunday-news-immersion-juice-organic
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Most students who committed deadly school attacks were badly bullied.
#StartWithHelloWeek builds empathy and empowers students to end social isolation.
Learn more: www.sandyhookpromise.org/our-programs/start-with-hello
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National Arts in Education Week reminds us: we’re not just fostering creativity — we’re building America’s workforce.
Students without arts education are missing skills employers demand:
📊 72% of business leaders say creativity is “highly important” when hiring
💡 61% of workers say creativity makes them more successful
🎯 53% say their roles require innovative thinking Arts Education builds the collaboration, confidence, and critical thinking that drive success.
🏛 That’s why we support the Arts Education for All Act, Well-Rounded Education programs, and the HBCU Arts Act—to ensure all students gain the skills to succeed.
👉 Take action this #ArtsEdWeek: Tell Congress we’re stronger together for arts in education. https://americansthearts.quorum.us/campaign/138934/
#BOCES #ArtsEd #BecauseofArtsEd #ArtsinEducationWeek #OpportunityMakers
“𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱.”
– Maya Angelou, American writer and civil rights activist
For #StartWithHelloWeek, I promise to say “Hello” to someone new each day.
Learn more: www.sandyhookpromise.org/our-programs/start-with-hello
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🎉On Friday, the Carrier Educational Center kicked off the new school year with a Welcome Back Picnic for juniors and seniors! From fun games to delicious food, it was a great way to bring the school community together. 🌭🤝🍎
For more information on Career & Technical Education programs available at E2CCB, visit www.e2ccb.org/programs/career-technical-education/
#BOCES #OpportunityMakers
Happy IT Professionals Day!
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES is celebrating the information technology professionals who do critical — and often unseen — work to keep our networks and applications running. Thank you for keeping E2CCB connected!
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We are celebrating Start With Hello Week to build a culture of inclusivity and empathy! @sandyhook #StartWithHelloWeek #StartWithHello #SandyHookPromise #BOCES
It’s National Arts in Education Week — and the data is clear:
Students engaged in arts learning have:
🎓 Higher GPAs and test scores
🎓 Greater college-going rates
🎓 Lower dropout rates
These benefits reach students across all backgrounds, yet more than 2 million still lack access to arts education. 92% of Americans agree: Every student deserves a quality arts education.
That’s why #E2CCB supports the Arts Education for All Act and Well-Rounded Education programs — legislation that helps make these benefits a reality.
👉 Take action this #ArtsEdWeek: Tell Congress we’re stronger together for arts in education: https://americansthearts.quorum.us/campaign/138934/
#BOCES #ArtsEdWeek #BecauseofArtsEd #StrongerTogether #AmericansfortheArts #ArtsEducationWeek
🌍💻 Big congratulations to Elizabeth Huson, Distance Learning Specialist at E2CCB, for winning the New York Visionary Technology Leader Award!
Her Global Conversations program brought students from around the world together on Zoom—sharing culture, history, and daily life while tackling the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
From the U.S. to Ukraine, Brazil to Nigeria, and many more, students discovered how much they have in common. ✨
👏 Here’s to another year of connection and learning across borders!
Loneliness & depression can cause youth to pull away and, in serious situations, even hurt themselves or others.
Start With Hello Week (September 15-19, 2025) teaches students to be more inclusive & connected to each other. 🫶
Learn more: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/our-programs/start-with-hello via @sandyhook
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