Thursday, April 7, 2011

Big GRANT for York Public Schools!

York Public Schools received some excellent news this week when we found out our grant application for after-school programming at YES and YMS was approved! These programs will provide extra help for students in reading, math, and other areas.

The State Board of Education approved grants for the following new programs:
• Collective for Youth (Middle School Learning Center Initiative-Omaha) received a $190,700 federal grant for programs at Lewis & Clark Middle School and King Science and Technology Magnet Middle School.
• Crete Public Schools received a $196,875 federal grant for a program at Crete Middle School.
• Nebraska City Public Schools received a $225,000 federal grant for a program at Nebraska City Middle School.
• Papillion-La Vista Public Schools received a $258,000 federal grant for programs at Golden Hills Elementary School and La Vista West Elementary School.
York Public Schools received a $140,250 federal grant for programs at York Elementary School and York Middle School.

The primary goals of 21st Century Community Learning Centers are improved student learning, increased social benefits and positive behavioral changes as well as increased family and community engagement in Nebraska schools.

Over the past eight years the Nebraska Department of Education has awarded federal grants for students at 108 different sites in 30 Nebraska communities.

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