4 Hartford Schools Aided By Special State Grant Funds

HARTFORD, CT — Several Hartford schools will benefit from shares of $6.6 million in state grants that aid pupils as well as their families and communities.

The State Department of Education (CSDE) recently announced the recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grants.

The grants provide $6,601,210 in three years to support 35 programs across the state to offer "high-quality after-school initiatives that enhance student learning and provide critical resources to families and communities."

The grants are funded through the U.S. Department of Education and enable schools and community organizations to establish learning centers.

Those centers, according to the state, provide academic enrichment and support services outside of regular school hours.

“The 21st Century Community Learning Center grants open a Universe of Opportunities for schools and community organizations that extend learning beyond the traditional classroom,” said Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker.

Hartford schools benefiting from the funding are:

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford applied for and received $97,740 for the Sport and Medical Sciences Academy.

• The Hispanic Health Council applied for and received $227,000 for Maria Sanchez Elementary School.

•Organized Parents Make a Difference applied for and received $250,000 for Kennelly School.

• The Village for Families and Children applied for and received $250,000 for M.D. Fox Elementary School.

For the full state Department of Education announcement, click on this link.