Washington DC Schools Improves Its After-School Program
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Washington DC Schools Enhance After-School Programs
Summary:
The Wallace Foundation has invested $8 million to bolster after-school programs in Washington DC Schools.
Washington DC Schools are receiving a significant boost in their after-school and out-of-school programs thanks to the efforts of the nonprofit DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation and The Wallace Foundation. This corporation aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and quantity of services provided to children, youth, and families in the Washington DC area. It allocates funds to community organizations for various initiatives, including out-of-school time programs, youth entrepreneurship, early childhood development, and parent centers. Recently, the trust was promised $8 million from The Wallace Foundation to support these programs.
The Wallace Foundation’s Initiative
Chosen as part of The Wallace Foundation's "Learning in Communities" initiative, Washington DC Schools are set to develop comprehensive, high-standard after-school programs. This initiative has already started in three middle schools: Charles Hart, Kelly Miller, and Lincoln. Currently serving around 600 students, the goal is to extend the program to all middle schools within the district. High-quality activities will be organized outside regular school hours, including after school, on weekends, and during summer.
Guided by the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, this initiative has fostered partnerships with the DC mayor's office, school leaders, local universities, private foundations, and the community. Together, they aim to raise an additional $8 million and incorporate employee volunteers as mentors or tutors starting in the 2006-2007 school year.
Targeting Middle Schools for Maximum Impact
Research indicates that middle school students are at a critical age to prevent future academic failure. Those with risk factors such as failing English or math, poor behavior, or truancy are less likely to graduate from high school. Many students in Washington DC face additional challenges, including poverty, limited English proficiency, and high truancy rates.
Despite having over 150 programs for middle school students, the "Learning in Communities" initiative seeks to implement after-school programs in every middle school across the district. This approach aims to connect existing programs, offer diverse options tailored to children's needs, improve training standards for providers, and create a database for efficiently matching children with suitable programs.
Through these efforts, Washington DC Schools are poised to significantly improve the quality and breadth of after-school opportunities, ensuring students have the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.
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