Teach For America Buffalo

Congratulations to President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris! (And shoutout to @drbiden -- we're excited to have an educator in the White House!) #counteveryvote #election2020 #firsttimevoter #voteforchange #voteforeducation #education #students #educators #futuregenerations #election

#counteveryvote #election2020 #firsttimevoter #voteforchange #voteforeducation #education #students #educators #futuregenerations #election

Every voice deserves to be heard! #counteveryvote

REPOST @teachforamerica Pick the voting sticker that is the best fit for you and post it or share it to your story. Elections at all level directly impact our education system!... We believe that exercising the right to vote is an important civic duty to create a more engaged society that represents all residents of the United States. When led by example, voting will help to teach our students the importance of civic engagement. Please stay safe and vote today!! #election2020 #firsttimevoter #voteforchange #voteforeducation #education #students #education #educators #futuregenerations #election

Nearly 15,000 turn out on first day of early voting in Erie County @thebuffalonews Above is a photo of early voters on Delaware Avenue outside the Kenmore Municipal Building. Early Voting for NYS started on Saturday, October 24th and ends November 1st. ... Click the link below to learn more about early voting in Erie County that took place this past weekend. Photo Cred: The Buffalo News https://buffalonews.com//article_f35cc7f0-153b-11eb-bbd6-4

The Urgent Work of Getting People to Vote Leaders are working to engage their communities by showing them that their votes matter. Voters are informed on how their votes can shape schools, local communities, and more. By Jessica Fregni... For a further read please click the link below https://www.teachforamerica.org//the-urgent-work-of-gettin

What Have We Learned About Remote Learning? By Laura Zingg A new report from Bellwether Education Partners sheds light on significant findings as schools continue to struggle with distance learning. Schools have had to prioritize basic needs, technology, and family engagement, while also having to develop practical strategies to address the challenges of virtual learning. ... Please click the link in Below to learn more! https://www.teachforamerica.org//what-have-we-learned-abou

How to teach students at home and in the classroom? Districts find no easy answers - Mary B. Pasciak , Barbara O'Brien - @thebuffalonews As we head back into the classrooms, Teachers are struggling with having to prepare lessons for students learning virtually and for students that will be attending school in person. Districts are struggling to adjust to our new reality and parents are having a difficult time as well. Please click the link in our below to learn more about ...how educators are adjusting to virtual learning. https://buffalonews.com//article_fbec1b62-f544-11ea-9a0e-5 Photo Cred: @thebuffalonews

We wanted to welcome back all of our Buffalo Corps Members, Students, Family, and Friends. We hope the first week of school was off to a great start! Please click the link Below to learn more about all of the companies that are offering freebies and/or discounted services to teachers for technology supplies, books, media, retail, and more.... https://www.teachforamerica.org//back-to-school-deals-disc

Pandemic Makes Teacher Substitute Shortage More Pressing by Mary B. Pasciak , Stephen T. Watson - @thebuffalonews Above is a photo of the empty hallways at Community School No. 53 in Buffalo, NY by James P. McCoy Due to the pandemic and cuts in state funding, substitute teachers may be on a short supply this school year. Covid-19 screenings and high risks health conditions could be attributed to the shortages of subs that have already existed Pre Covid.... Click the link below to learn more about the possible solutions to address the sub shortages. https://buffalonews.com//article_5574cc76-e891-11ea-b276-5 Photo Cred: @thebuffalonews

It's Asian Week of Action for the #2020Census An undercounted census results in lost federal funding that could go toward addressing needs of our #AANHPI communities. Make those communities more visible today and protect them for the future to come: https://2020census.gov/en

Schools are starting, but right now over 15 million students are still #LoggedOut. We're asking @FCC, @AjitPaiFCC and all leaders to make internet access an urgent priority. #InternetForAll

Jasmine Fluker - Ansah, our Managing Director of Program Continuum has been highlighted by the BN 360 Young Professionals Program for the month of July. We are so proud of Jasmine and the work she is doing here in our region! Click the link to learn more about her.