3 Enfield Schools To Benefit From State Learning Center Grant

ENFIELD, CT — Three schools in Enfield are among the recipients of a Connecticut State Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center grant.

The grants, more than $6 million in all, are designed to to support 35 programs across the state in offering "high-quality after-school initiatives that enhance student learning and provide critical resources to families and communities," state education officials said.

In Enfield, the grant is classified as "educational resources for children," and Enfield Street School, Hazardville Memorial School and Henry Barnard School are in line to split up $136,836.

The 21st CCLC grants, funded through the U.S. Department of Education, enable schools and community organizations to establish learning centers that provide academic enrichment and support services outside of regular school hours.

"By connecting community-based, youth-serving organizations with schools, the programs support students attending high-poverty and low-performing schools, offering opportunities to improve academic performance, explore enrichment activities, and foster family engagement," state officials said.