February 16, 2015

Six districts to receive after-school program grants

By Sarah Hofius Hall, The Scranton Times-Tribune

Six area school districts will share nearly $1.2 million to offer after-school programs during the next three years. The federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, which was sought by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit, will fund programs at the Blue Ridge, Forest City Regional, Mid Valley, Mountain View, Riverside and Scranton school districts. “We’re excited about it,” said Clarence Lamanna, Ed.D., NEIU executive director.

The NEIU will receive $397,050 a year, which is expected to continue for three years. Each school designs its own program that provides academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities for students in fifth through eighth grades. Statewide, $23.1 million in federal funding was awarded to 64 school districts and community-based organizations in 29 counties for the first year of the grant. The goal of the program is to provide students in high-poverty, low-performing schools with additional high-quality academic opportunities.

At Mid Valley, the grant funds the after-school program, which not only provides sixth- through eighth-grade students with homework help, but also with a variety of enrichment and recreational activities. Mid Valley was one of three area districts to receive the grant during the last cycle. Up to 45 students can enroll in Mid Valley’s program, which is for three hours after school Monday through Thursday. After receiving academic help, students participate in activities like book club, science club or BMX bike club, which integrates a math curriculum.

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Filed under: Academic Learning Centers,Funding,K-8

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