News & Updates from Barber National Institute

In recognition of the more than 1,475 employees carrying out the mission of the Barber National Institute, including all of those staff in the Elizabeth Lee Black School, in 95 group homes, day programs across Pennsylvania, Behavioral Health Services, Early Intervention, and all departments that support these essential services. 

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Congratulations to Ashleigh Dzurik, a teacher in the Elizabeth Lee Black School, who received the “Golden Apple Award” sponsored by Edinboro University and WJET/Fox 66.  Ashleigh was nominated for this honor by Alex Pelc and his mother, Tricia Pelc. Because of Ashleigh's dedication and support, Alex achieved so much progress that he was able to transition to his home school district.

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Will March come in like a lion or come in like a lamb?  For fitness enthusiasts, it will be coming in like a beast!

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You don’t have to look far to see how digital technology has transformed education over the past year.  As the pandemic forced schools to close, digital technology enabled students to continue learning at home, and in hybrid education as schools mixed remote and in-person instruction.

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