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Erie 1 BOCES Career and Technical Education is thrilled to announce that we’ve been named the Best Technical/Trade School in the 'Best of 716' awards! This is the fourth year in a row Erie 1 BOCES CTE has been honored with this recognition.
“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition,” said Scott Bindemann, Director of Career and Technical Education at Erie 1 BOCES. “What makes this award particularly special is that it reflects the support...
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As Erie County elected officials and advocates spoke on the importance of preventing suicide, a song from Erie 1 BOCES students gave a fresh perspective to a deeply impactful issue.
“It was our goal to send an uplifting and far-reaching message that you're not alone,” said Owen Shotwell, a Kenmore East High School senior who studies at the Erie 1 BOCES Career and Technical Education Center @ Calspan Business Park. “There's no shame in it if you need help,...
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New York State's Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures was established in November 2019 to review and recommend changes to the state's high school diploma requirements. 
The Commission's work was driven by the need to address disparities in educational outcomes, ensure equity, and provide multiple pathways for students to demonstrate their readiness for graduation. The traditional reliance on standardized testing, particularly the Regents Exams, was scrutinized,...
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This spring, students from different Career and Technical Education programs at the Potter CTE Center joined forces for a one-of-a-kind project that’s as fun as it is inspiring.
Their mission? To design and build a mini golf hole for the Erie County Fair’s brand-new Erie County Fairway! Over the course of the semester, these talented students blended their skills in design, engineering, construction, and creativity to bring this ambitious project to life.
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On July 27th, students from the Erie 1 BOCES CTE Center at Calspan Business Park had the unique opportunity to partner with 103.3 The EDGE radio station for an exclusive EDGE Sessions event. Under the guidance of instructor, Marc Hunt, these talented students played a role in supporting the private acoustic set featuring the popular band, Taking Back Sunday.
The EDGE Sessions are coveted, private acoustic performances by touring bands, with entry granted only to lucky winners...
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