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21st Century Community Learning Centers
Policy & Finance
March 29, 2018

Federal funding for after-school programs intact, despite threatened budget cuts

The federal budget includes $1.21 billion for programs to help children in high-poverty areas with reading, math and science homework after school.

Ashley Hopkinson
Commentary
February 21, 2018

After-school programs level the playing field

Proposed cuts to federal program would be catastrophic for local after-school partnerships.

Elizabeth Babcock
Expanded Learning
May 2, 2017

California's subsidized after-school programs struggling to survive

No cost-of-living increases, a rising minimum wage and a threat of cutbacks in federal funding are making it difficult for after-school programs to prosper.

Susan Frey
Adult Education
December 21, 2015

After-school program funding remains separate under new education law

California likely to see a slight increase in federal funds.

Susan Frey
Curriculum
July 22, 2015

Congress sends mixed messages regarding after-school program funding

Advocates are encouraged that the program is receiving bipartisan support.

Susan Frey
Curriculum
March 23, 2015

After-school, summer program funding threatened

A congressional committee is considering eliminating federal funding.

Susan Frey
Curriculum
January 27, 2015

Rural communities struggle to provide after-school programs

For many children in rural communities, an after-school program is their only opportunity to get help with homework, take part in extracurricular activities and socialize outside of school. But small rural school districts struggle to provide transportation, find qualified staff and enroll enough students to generate adequate funding to keep these programs going.

Susan Frey
Curriculum
August 21, 2014

Bill promotes year-round learning programs

Senate Bill 1221, authored by Sen. Loni Hancock, D-Oakland, which would give funding priority to summer programs for students and sets new quality standards for all out-of-school programs, has passed the Legislature and is awaiting approval by the governor.

Susan Frey