Press release from Nebraska Department of Education
Afterschool and summer programs will soon be available at 11 new sites in the Nebraska communities of Bancroft-Rosalie, Omaha, Crete, Fremont and Nebraska City.
Federal grant funds were awarded to support community learning centers serving students attending schools with high needs. During non-school hours, these programs offer hands-on learning and activities to meet student needs.
The State Board of Education recently approved grants for the following new programs:
· Bancroft-Rosalie Public Schools received an $80,438 federal grant for a program at Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School and at Bancroft-Rosalie Jr/Sr High School.
· Collective for Youth in Omaha received a $90,750 federal grant for a program at Wakonda Elementary School.
· Crete Public Schools received a $152,575 federal grant for a program at Crete Primary School.
· Fremont Public Schools received a $512,250 federal grant for programs at Bell Field Elementary School, Clarmar Elementary School, Grant Elementary School, Howard Elementary School, Johnson Crossing Academic Center (grades 5-6) and Fremont Middle School.
· Nebraska City Public Schools received a $120,000 federal grant for a program at Northside Elementary School.
