$5 million in No Child Left Behind funds for MN schools
August 17, 2004
Contact: Bill Walsh, (651) 582-1145
$5 Million in No Child Left Behind Funds for Minnesota Schools
Support for academic, enrichment programs when schools are not in session
(Roseville, MN…) The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently awarded over $5 million in grants for out of school time programs in 19 communities across the state through the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, part of No Child Left Behind. This program funds partnerships between schools and communities for academic and enrichment programs before and after normal school hours and in the summer.
“Research shows that enrichment and academic programs outside the normal school day increase student achievement and attendance, reduce dropouts and give students a better attitude, higher goals and the tools to achieve them,” said MDE assistant commissioner Pat Olson. “Funding the best of these innovative, locally developed programs will help more Minnesota students reach the high standards of No Child Left Behind.”
Community learning centers funded under No Child Left Behind provide art, music, recreation, technology, tutoring and character education designed to complement students’ regular academic program. They may also provide opportunities for literacy and educational services for families of children participating in the program. Minnesota currently funds 102 community learning centers located across the state through 38 grants.
A complete list of the 19 newly funded programs and other information about this and other aspects of No Child Left Behind can be found on the MDE Web site.
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