2026 Genesee Valley School Boards Association Annual Awards Ceremony held before Legislative Leadership Breakfast at Letchworth Schools on Saturday

25 area school district programs along with GVBOCES, were recognized for the 2025 school year at Letchworth Central Schools on Saturday morning, as part of the Genesee Valley School Boards Association Annual Legislative Leadership Day. GVSBA Executive Director, Patrick Burk, hosted Saturday morning’s award presentation. After the Awards Program, superintendents …

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GLOW/With Google.org Support, Genesee Valley BOCES Releases “Rochester Provocations” to Challenge How Schools Respond to AI

Press release Rochester, NY — January 13, 2026 — Backed by $400,000 in funding from Google.org, Genesee Valley BOCES is calling for a fundamental reset in how schools respond to artificial intelligence by arguing that the real challenge is not AI itself, but the systems education built long before it. …

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GLOW Region/Arc GLOW presents NYSID Outstanding Performance Award for 2025 to Amanda Steadman

Press release MT. MORRIS — Amanda “Mandy” Steadman was awarded a certificate of achievement from New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Arc GLOW’s State Street building. Steadman is one of 45 New Yorkers employed on NYSID contracts nominated this year. She began her …

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GLOW Region/H.E. Turner & Co. earns National Award for Excellence in Service

Press release/provided photo BATAVIA — H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home has once again been recognized on the national stage, earning the 2025 Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). This is the firm’s third consecutive year receiving the award and fourth time overall, placing …

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GLOW Region/Arc GLOW celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Press release/provided photos BATAVIA — People with disabilities play a vital role in strengthening the workforce and encouraging employers to build inclusive employment practices. This is celebrated every October as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month whose theme this year is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Matt Barber, who works …

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GLOW Region/Arc GLOW honors awards winners 

Press release/provided photos BATAVIA — Over 300 people attended Arc GLOW’s 3rd Annual Award Dinner and Meeting Wednesday night at Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel. Local representatives attending Arc GLOW’s 3rd Annual Awards Dinner and Meeting included Assemblyman Steve Hawley and Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey. Also attending were Gregg Torey representing …

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