News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Students and Staff Celebrate Read Across America Week

Students and Staff Celebrate Read Across America Week

Posted on March 7th, 2025 at 8:45 PM

In honor of Read Across America Week, celebrity readers from across the community visited the Elizabeth Lee Black School to read to students.

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Elizabeth Lee Black School Celebrates National School Choice Week

Elizabeth Lee Black School Celebrates National School Choice Week

Posted on January 23rd, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Erie, PA (Jan. 23, 2025) - National School Choice Week 2025 kicks off on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

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Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Canonization Advances at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Canonization Advances at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Posted on November 14th, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Erie, PA (Nov. 13, 2024) - The journey toward possible canonization for Erie’s Dr. Gertrude Barber took an important step forward on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when members of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) voted to advance her cause for sainthood. 

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Barber Behavioral Health Specialist Honored

Barber Behavioral Health Specialist Honored

Posted on November 13th, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Erie, PA (October 28, 2024) - Barber Behavioral Health Behavior Specialist Beth Vieira has earned the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources (PAR) 2024 “We Are Worth It” award for Behavior Support Professional of the Year!

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