Education
Education is one of the most powerful tools we can give our children. From early education all the way through graduate studies and beyond, Brian strongly believes that all students should be given an equal chance to succeed. In order to prepare students to enter the workforce, Higgins has been a strong advocate for math and science education, in addition to workforce training programs, to give students the marketable skills they need to compete in a globalized economy. Brian has also been outspoken on the need to make higher education more affordable to reduce the skyrocketing education debt burden faced by so many recent graduates.
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) named nine local residents to serve on a Service Academy Advisory Committee. The panel met on December 4, 2022 to interview local high school students applying to one of the U.S. service academies and to recommend those deserving of a nomination.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was joined by City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Buffalo Sewer Authority General Manager O.J. McFoy, and Heart of the City Neighborhoods to announce a federal investment totaling $571,934 in the Buffalo Green Infrastructure Stewardship and Workforce Development Program. Funding for the initiative, secured by Congressman Higgins as part of the federal 2022 budget, will provide training for careers in green infrastructure maintenance.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined Niagara Falls City School District (NFCSD) Superintendent Mark Laurrie along with Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti, City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Niagara Falls Police Chief John Faso and Pastor Craig Pridgen to announce a $1 million federal grant to support safety in schools acro
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $249,369 awarded to the University at Buffalo. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and awarded through the Collaborative Research grant program, the grant funding will lay the foundation for a print manuscript and a corresponding website on the Cataract House, historically located in Niagara Falls.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a three-year grant totaling $3,564,905 awarded to the University at Buffalo. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and awarded through Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program, the grant will extend the University’s existing teacher residency to high-need school districts in order to address teacher shortages, workforce diversity, and learning gaps resulting from the pandemic.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act (S.1098).
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $480,000 over four years awarded to the Parent Network of Western New York. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and awarded through the Community Parent Resource Centers Program, the grant will provide support for families with children who have disabilities as they navigate the support services available.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and representatives from the office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are hosting a virtual Service Academy information event at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 3, 2022. The session provides an opportunity for Western New York high school students, families, school administrators, and counselors to learn more about service academy institutions, programs, and the application and nomination process.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the months of September and October. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite sites throughout the district to better serve the needs of constituents.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced two federal grants totaling $1,250,000 awarded to Tonawanda City School District and the Prevention Council of Erie County. Funded by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Drug Free Communities Support program, the five-year grants provide funding to support efforts to prevent substance abuse among Western New York youth.