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) 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.
BUFFALO, NY (August 30, 2022) — Austin Air Systems was joined by Erie County officials and Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed actions announced by President Biden to cut student debt and lessen the financial burden on Americans pursuing higher education.
Congressman Higgins and Niagara Falls City School District (NFCSD) Superintendent Mark Laurrie announced a federal grant totaling $2,196,974 to continue and expand the school district’s leadership of Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) programming for young children in the City of Niagara Falls.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK – June 23, 2022 – To address the growing demand for entry-level cybersecurity technicians, Trocaire College today announced it is the recipient of a $336,458 Advanced Technological Education grant through the National Science Foundation.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $645,259 awarded to The Service Collaborative of Western New York. Funded by the American Rescue Plan and Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations, the AmeriCorps grant will provide critical support for the AmeriCorps Builds Lives through Education (ABLE) Early Childhood Program, which helps close education gaps among preschool students in Western New York.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition. The top winner will have their art displayed in the halls to the Capitol Building and will also receive two tickets from Southwest Airlines to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to be held in Washington, D.C. at the end of June along with other talented young artists from across the country.