21st Century Community Learning Centers
1998 Awards

BELLINGRATH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Montgomery, AL
1998 Funding: $599,704

Star Search is an after-school and summer program offering academic support, computer courses, interest electives, physical activities, health screenings, local events, and drug counseling as well as parental support activities. Contact: Mary George Jester, (334) 269-3055

HUNTSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
Huntsville, AL
1998 Funding: $279,008

Camp Success assists students by providing a summer and extended day program including recreational activities, arts and crafts, fine arts experiences, tutoring and mentoring, nutrition programs, scouts, interest clubs, and field trips. Contact: Sally Hershberger, (205) 532-4847

MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mobile, AL
1998 Funding: $505,174

The Links to Success project links a variety of services within the community to the schools to provide increased academic achievement, self-efficacy, parental support, and personal growth opportunities. Contact: Harold R. Stone, (334) 690-8361

LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Little Rock, AR
1998 Funding: $380,401

Little Rock LEADERS provides academic support to its community by offering literacy education, academic tutoring, and performing arts programs. Medical services, a summer camp, and adult education courses will also be offered. Contact: Marion Baldwin, (501) 570-4149

ALHAMBRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 69
Phoenix, AZ
1998 Funding: $348,246

The Kids-At-Work Neighborhood Learning Center is designed to foster academic growth and high achievement in reading, math, science, and language arts in students, while providing support to the parents through education classes. Contact: Janet Seplow, (602) 336-2950

AMPHITHEATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tucson, AZ
1998 Funding: $258,864

Camp MID provides youth with comprehensive, developmentally appropriate extended day, intercession and summer school programs that offer significant opportunities for academic remediation, educational enrichment, socializing, service learning, and fun. Contact: Jan Vesely, (520) 888-2727 ext.105

COOLIDGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #21
Coolidge, AZ
1998 Funding: $159,241

The Coolidge 21st Century Community Learning Center designed programs to help students improve academic performance and overcome at-risk behaviors, and to help parents acquire parenting skills and knowledge to encourage success. Contact: Raymond J. Polvani, (520) 723-9349

RED MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 27
Teec Nos Pos, AZ
1998 Funding: $495,795

The Red Mesa 21st Century Community Learning Center offers parents and students an opportunity to actively participate in activities in academics, arts, sports, computers, Navajo cultural activities, GED programs, sports camps, recreation, and extended library hours. Contact: Karen Lesher, (520) 656-3511

SANTA CRUZ VALLEY UNIFIED DISTRICT #35
Rio Rico, AZ
1998 Funding: $185,887

The Calabasas Middle School 21st Century Community Learning Center plans to provide activities to produce higher test scores, improved grades, greater access to educational mediums, increased parenting skills, increased technology, improved health, and increased parent English literacy. Contact: Kristine Cleary Fontes, (520) 281-8282

TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tucson, AZ
1998 Funding: $316,219

Project Sano y Salvo provides integrated drug and violence reduction activities, academic tutoring, summer school, recreation, parent and community programs, homework assistance, community service learning, and enrichment programs. Contact: James J. Moffett, (520) 617-6060

ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
San Jose, CA
1998 Funding: $239,116

The ARUSD 21st Century Community Learning Center bases its program around four subject-based computer tutorials and the AfterSchool Homework Centers. These centers will be accessed by students and families after school, on Saturdays, and during the summer. Contact: Helen Ramirez, (408) 928-6947

DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
La Quinta, CA
1998 Funding: $196,438

The Digital-Family Project uses certified teachers after school to conduct classes to reinforce basic skills using educational software, internet, and various on-line resources. Students are recommended to be placed with a specific teacher for support. Contact: Dr. George Araya, (760) 771-8577

EMERY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Emeryville, CA
1998 Funding: $100,379

The Emery Middle School District program intends to reduce juvenile crime and substance abuse, while increasing student achievement. The Community Learning Center will academically prepare middle school students for successful transition to and through high school. Contact: J. L. Handy, (510) 652-5623

GOLDEN PLAINS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Joaquin, CA
1998 Funding: $253,613

Project PACT provides literacy education, supports high levels of academic achievement enhanced by technology, encourages physical fitness, promotes drug and violence prevention programs, and provides year-round recreation programs to about 600 students. Contact: Paul Cannon, (209) 693-1115

HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hayward, CA
1998 Funding: $347,673

The Hayward 21st Century Community Learning Center engages students in art, recreation, academic enrichment, technology, and youth development programs incorporating ethnic mentors, tutoring services, and adult education classes into the center. Contact: Bruce Jackson, (510) 784-2600

LAKE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Upper Lake, CA
1998 Funding: $286,818

The Community and Family Network provides tutoring, enrichment activities, life skills curriculum, community service, and mentoring for adolescents and opens to community members and parents access to courses, computer help, and resource-referral services. Contact: Shannon Smith, (707) 275-0556 ext.18

MODESTO CITY SCHOOLS
Modesto, CA
1998 Funding: $342,444

The Modesto 21st Century Community Learning Center will offer nutrition and health programs, literacy education, integrated programs, parenting skills courses, and employment counseling, training, and placement to address the poor academic outcomes of it students. Contact: Patricia Logan, (209) 576-4043

OAKLAND CHARTER ACADEMY
Oakland, CA
1998 Funding: $170,381

The La Familia Center offers after-school and summer programs in tutoring, leadership development, computer skills, workplace visits, recreational and cultural activities, garden cultivation, and parenting and family communication skills sessions. Contact: Helen Duffy, (510) 532-6751

OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Oakland, CA
1998 Funding: $310,000

The Renaissance Quartette offers year round programs to provide enhanced services to students and families, including literacy development, academic support, visual and performing arts programs, nutrition data, and school-to-school tansisition programs. Contact: June Hopkirk, (510) 879-8586

ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ontario, CA
1998 Funding: $117,000

The Cougar 21st Century Community Learning Center creates a learning environment for its students to develop intellectually, emotionally, and interpersonally with activities such as extended library hours, summer and weekend programs, literacy education, and parenting classes. Contact: Kathy Kinley, (909) 986-4697

SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Francisco, CA
1998 Funding: $785,859

The Learning Centers for Learning Communities plans to institute an After School Literacy program, a Math Learning Academics program, a technology program, and a theater and creative writing program within four area middle schools. Contact: Dr. Cynthia LeBlanc, (415) 749-3421

SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Santa Ana, CA
1998 Funding: $600,000

The Santa Ana Youth Empowerment Community Learning Center will offer a neighborhood advisory council and an integrated academy to stimulate children's interest in the arts, sciences, and technology while linking the families to help overcome underachievement factors. Contact: Martha Baker, (714) 558-5836

SAUSALITO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sausalito, CA
1998 Funding: $111,210

The Academic & Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Program arranges homework assistance, tutoring/enrichment courses, adult literacy, family oriented recreation and cultural activities, drug prevention, adult mentoring, parent effectiveness training for the people within its community. Contact: William J. Redman, (415) 332-3190

DENVER SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Denver, CO
1998 Funding: $200,000

The Denver 21st Century Community Learning Center includes literacy programs, after-school activities, Saturday school, summer school, School-to-Career services, technology training, and employment services designed to fit the district's content standards. Contact: Nancy D. Carter, (303) 764-3398

DANBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Danbury, CT
1998 Funding: $141,025

The Danbury Center will support academic learning, provide youth with positive role models, provide chances to exercise responsibility, and create new opportunities, all within a structure that addresses the needs of young adolescents and their families. Contact: Timothy P. Connors, (203) 797-4701

HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Hartford, CT
1998 Funding: $189,110

The Hartford Public Schools 21st Century Community Learning Center plans to increase opportunities for social and academic development for middle school students by offering tutoring and study technique development as well as skills development in the areas of mathematics and reading. Contact: Darryl Thames, (860) 527-0742

WATERBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Waterbury, CT
1998 Funding: $352,051

The After School Option provides academic assistance and academic and cultural enrichment programs for students, and parenting programs related to academics. Contact: Louise Allen Brown, (203) 573-6633

DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Jacksonville, FL
1998 Funding: $800,000

The Duval County 21st Century Community Learning Center provides inner-city youth with activities based on experiential learning of skills, well rounded to promote thinking skills, foster dependable relationships between staff and youth, and promote youth interest in program operations. Contact: Patricia C. Cascone, (904) 390-2186

PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Largo, FL
1998 Funding: $140,211

The John Hopkins 21st Century Community Learning Center includes science exploration using field studies, social services and counseling for students and families, enrichment in the arts and cultural events, homework centers, college information, tutoring, and high school mentors. Contact: Edward A. Brown, III, (813) 588-6299

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Miami, FL
1998 Funding: $400,000

The Miami-Dade Community Learning Center provides an integrated array of programs to address the educational, safety, health, and employment needs in its community designed for parents and students. Contact: John Johnson, II, (305) 995-1704

BEN HILL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Fitzgerald, GA
1998 Funding: $145,879

The Ben Hill County Community Learning Center creates a network of federal, state, and local providers to develop a full spectrum of intervention, remediation, and prevention actions directed toward the school failure, teen pregnancy, and juvenile crime issues. Contact: Sylvia Bryant, (912) 426-5500

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT # 11
Alton, IL
1998 Funding: $598,920

The Alton 21st Century Community Learning Center designed a summer program focusing on academics and recreational or cultural programs. Schools remain open additional hours to provide students and parents access to the library, computer center, tutoring services, and athletic events. Contact: Suellen Girard, (618) 474-2600

EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT # 189
East St. Louis, IL
1998 Funding: $390,000

The East St. Louis Community Learning Center offers an academically oriented after-school program from 3:30-5:30 each day and in the summer, and evening workshops and recreational opportunities offered extensively at the middle school sites. Contact: Stanford Scott, (618) 583-8262

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #27
Lincoln, IL
1998 Funding: $127,035

A Time for Our Childrencreates a school-based center with before school, after school, and summer program, support to families, a mentoring program, training for child-care personnel, workshops on health/nutrition, parenting classes, and special needs services. Contact: Robert E. Kidd, (217) 732-2522

PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIST. 144
Markham, IL
1998 Funding: $200,000

The PHASER project includes a summer school program, an after-school program, and a comprehensive parent component including literacy education, job training and counseling, and parenting support. Contact: J. Kay Giles, (708) 210-2888

NEW ALBANY-FLOYD COUNTY CONSORTIUM
New Albany, IN
1998 Funding: $79,070

The Lillian Emery 21st Century Learning Village offers summer and weekend recreation programs, a parent resource center, a developmental preschool, technology education, and senior citizen services in order to unite social services, cultural programs, recreation, and health into education. Contact: Vincent W. Klein, (812) 949-4244

MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Marshalltown, IA
1998 Funding: $382,092

The Caring Connection provides services to students and families throughout the year through tutoring, recreation, literacy intervention, adult education programming, outreach to unconnected students and families, and drug abuse and violence intervention. Contact: Todd Redalen, (515) 754-1151

LAWRENCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 497
Lawrence, KS
1998 Funding: $347,005

The Central School Project establishes learning centers in the poorest part of the city. All participating students will be involved with an academic enrichment component in literacy, a life skills program, and a recreational/avocational experience. Contact: Ted Juneau, (785) 832-5400

CLINTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Albany, KY
1998 Funding: $115,389

The Clinton County 21st Century Community Learning Center focuses on the families of its community by engaging the youth in academic enhancement or recreational activities while engaging parents in activities, such as GED classes, job training courses, or parenting classes. Contact: Paula Little, (606) 387-9772

OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE
Shelbyville, KY
1998 Funding: $600,000

The Ohio Valley 21st Century Community Learning Center activities include integrated programs, exploratory academic curriculums, recreation, arts and crafts, clubs, health/nutrition, technology, adult/family programs, ESS/homework, and day care services. Contact: Sandy Powell, (502) 647-3533

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Monticello, KY
1998 Funding: $106,063

The Wayne County 21st Century Community Learning Center will provide personalized and individualized core subject instruction to students, enabling them to develop better academic skills at an elementary and middle school campus. Contact: Wayne Roberts, (606) 348-8484

MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT # 46
Dexter, ME
1998 Funding: $511,763

The Maine 21st Century Community Learning Center formed a rural consortium model to serve early adolescents and middle school students by assisting them in meeting or extending the local standards and reducing drug use and violence among rural youth. Contact: Gilbert Reynolds, (207) 924-5262

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Towson, MD
1998 Funding: $794,254

The AAA Community Learning Center provides a safe, drug free extended school day/year program in which adolescents and their families acquire skills needed for lifelong academic and personal success. Contact: Marie Mayor, (410) 887-3487

ARMADA AREA SCHOOLS
Armada, MI
1998 Funding: $1,999,668

By establishing a virtual network of middle school computer clubhouses as learning centers, the Middle School Clubhouse Consortium Partners plan to break down the barriers of isolation imposed by poverty, distance, and age. Contact: Arnold Kummernow, (810) 784-5558

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS
Benton Harbor, MI
1998 Funding: $160,816

The Benton Harbor 21st Century Community Learning Center allows students to participate in 10-month cycles of exploration, production, and presentation activities targeted at producing stronger literacy and technology skills, and enhancing conflict resolution skills. Contact: Renee Williams, (616) 927-0600

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Grand Rapids, MI
1998 Funding: $620,613

The Grand Rapids Middle School Community Learning Center in partnership with five community agencies proposes to operate a community learning center at least three afternoons and one evening per week, and at least three hours on Saturdays. Contact: Fritz Crabb, (616) 771-2142

HIGHLAND PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Highland Park, MI
1998 Funding: $373,850

The Highland Park Community Learning Center provides expanded recreational, educational, and enrichment activities at two primary sites with some satellite centers to serve PK-12, their parents, and other members of the community. Contact: John Stindt, (313) 252-1740

ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ISD #625
St. Paul, MN
1998 Funding: $198,570

Achievement Plus Family Learning plans to improve the achievement level of 4th - 8th graders, increase parent and family participation with fun learning activities, and increase participation in parent skill training to support their student. Contact: Maureen Flanagan, (612) 293-5150

HUMPHREYS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Belzoni, MS
1998 Funding: $478,050

The Humphreys County 21st Century Community Learning Center implements an expanded After-School Program and a four week Summer Academy in four districts which offer academic enhancement programs including mentoring, safety programs, drug abuse and violence prevention, and tutoring. Contact: Patricia Williams, (601) 247-3586

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Jackson, MS
1998 Funding: $551,048

The Jackson 21st Century Community Learning Centers will offer children and adults learning and enrichment opportunities for residents of all ages including those with special needs, educational backgrounds, and all socio-economic levels on evenings, Saturdays, and during the summer. Contact: Iva J. McCants, (601) 960-8707

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fayette, MS
1998 Funding: $448,409

The Tri-County After School Community Learning Centers Consortium supplies transportation and nutritious meals to under-represented minority youths while planning for tutorial assistance, educational enrichment courses, field trip experiences, and parenting education classes. Contact: John E. Dickey, (601) 786-3721

NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Albany, MS
1998 Funding: $189,805

The Community Connections Project proposes to link services of the community and schools into one unified endeavor by including an extended day school program, pre-school program, parent education, alternative education program, and youth apprenticeship. Contact: Kenneth Quinn, (601) 534-1800

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Independence, MO
1998 Funding: $191,100

The Independence School District 21st Century Community Learning Center developed a program to establish an intense literacy program, to expand the after school/latch key activities, and to initiate comprehensive academic and tutoring sessions within two area middle schools. Contact: Dennie Clinefelter, (816) 521-2790

SENECA R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Seneca, MO
1998 Funding: $209,210

The Seneca 21st Century Community Learning Center sites offer a wide variety of education, cultural, social services, and health activities to meet the needs of both students and community members. Also, services are offered to all youth and community members during the week. Contact: Dr. A. E. Gordanier, (417) 776-3426

ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
St. Louis, MO
1998 Funding: $1,019,827

The Connections for Youth program provides an after-school academic and recreation program, a Saturday academy focusing on math/science/technology, a parent education program, and a collaborative planning staff. Contact: Linda Riekes, (314) 231-3720

LEAP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Camden, NJ
1998 Funding: $100,000

The LEAP Academy charter school 21st Century Community Learning Center will focus on extending the school day and enhancing weekend and summer programs, enriching the learning environment by partnering with collaborators, and implementing a model technology curriculum for replication. Contact: Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, (609) 225-6348

NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Newark, NJ
1998 Funding: $1,800,000

The Newark Public Schools center provides the community with parenting skills education courses, nutrition and health programs, technology education programs, integrated education, and summer and weekend school activities. Contact: Fran S. Atchison, (973) 733-6436

PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Plainfield, NJ
1998 Funding: $414,520

The Plainfield Partnership for Learning creates a consortium of Communities in Schools to provide integrated education, literacy courses, parenting skills education, and nutrition and health programs in order to address the problems within its community. Contact: Louise Yohalem, (908) 753-3464

UNION CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Union City, NJ
1998 Funding: $200,000

The Washington School Community Learning Center provides new and expanded after-school and summer activities including basic skills instruction, tutoring, arts/drama, conflict resolution training, adult education and family literacy, and social service counseling. Contact: Annette Kaplan, (201) 392-3616

ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Albuquerque, NM
1998 Funding: $458,504

The Connections for Learning Family Focus Centers includes a site-based computer lab and home lending program, two summer enrichment programs, and enriched math/technology/literacy experiences for students. Parents have access to various workshops. Contact: Analee N. Maestas, (505) 342-7214

SPRINGER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Springer, NM
1998 Funding: $47,600

The Springer Community Learning Center is composed of a summer learning center that will focus on reading, writing, computer skills, and recreation; a family/student/community learning center; and a family learning night allowing people to improve their skills. Contact: Libby Thomas, (505) 483-0322

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5
New York, NY
1998 Funding: $398,680

The Literacy Plus Centers program meets the needs of its neighborhood children by providing parenting skills education, literacy education, expanded library hours, computer courses, and integrated education, cultural, and recreational programs. Contact: Askia Davis, (212) 769-7533

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 7
Bronx, NY
1998 Funding: $200,000

At Super Saturday Plus, youth engage in a 3-pronged program--technology, art/drama, and recreation--to develop social and affective skills while promoting academic achievement. Contact: Carol E. Pertchik, (718) 292-0481

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ithaca, NY
1998 Funding: $200,000

Through cultural exchanges and shared resources, A Bridge Across Cultures intends to reduce drug abuse, violence and self-destructive behaviors, and create alternate futures based on increased mutual understanding between rural and urban youths. Contact: Deborah Albanese, (607) 272-0715

NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
New York, NY
1998 Funding: $150,000

The Family Enrichment Center for Continued Education developed an extended day and summer plan to assist students. The program includes family weekend programs, enriched instruction, exercise classes, cultural enrichment time, and personal, social, and emotional support. Contact: Marie E. Torchia, (212) 427-5060

WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Boone, NC
1998 Funding: $102,927

The Watauga LEADERS program combines school staff with guidance counselors, social service agencies, and community volunteers to assist students in achieving. It includes a mentoring element, recreational activities, and technology education. Contact: Bricca P. Sweet, (704) 264-7190

NORTH VALLEY VO-TECH CENTER
Grafton, ND
1998 Funding: $198,500

The Westview Community Learning Center will build new and expand on existing educational, recreational, and support programs that respond to academic achievement, self-esteem, arts education, and fitness themes within its community. Contact: Liz Daby, (701) 352-3705

EAST CLEVELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
East Cleveland, OH
1998 Funding: $194,583

The Kirk Community Learning Center will provide services in structured recreation, health education, community accessibility to computer technology and telecommunications, career preparation, and integrated learning to address the needs of the community. Contact: Nylajean McDaniel, (216) 268-6596

PORT CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS
Port Clinton, OH
1998 Funding: $100,000

The Champions Community Center offers adolescents, ages 9-15, the opportunity to participate in a 5 day or 3 day schedule after school academics, enrichment, and health and wellness services. Contact: Lindsey Kaufman, (419) 734-4448

CUSHING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Cushing, OK
1998 Funding: $238,101

The Cushing Community Learning Center meets the needs of its community through specialized career information and skills, additional educational assistance, age-appropriate recreational activities, parent programs, and technology education. Contact: Linda Wasson, (918) 225-6622

OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT I-89
Oklahoma City, OK
1998 Funding: $459,525

The OKC Community Learning Centers for the Future serve the students, their families, and the community members of all ages by providing educational, recreational, cultural, life skills, arts, and community service experiences. Contact: Guy Sconzo, (405) 297-6488

OSAGE COUNTY INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE
Hominy, OK
1998 Funding: $407,348

Project BRIDGE addresses the absolute priority and both competitive priorities outlined in the authorizing statue and will provide after-hours activities that offer significant expanded learning opportunities for the entire community. Contact: Susan Frazier, (918) 885-2667

JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6
Central Point, OR
1998 Funding: $125,980

The Options Project includes a four-week summer school program, twice a month Saturday morning sessions, extended day activities, monthly family nights, and evening classes for high school completion or technical training. Contact: Christine Reising, (541) 664-6611

SALEM-KEIZER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Salem, OR
1998 Funding: 200,000

The Lighted Middle Schools expand to create a school-based community learning centers to provide educational, recreational, and social chances to early adolescent and middle school youth, their parents, and others living within the school attendance area. Contact: Kathryn Dysart, (503) 399-3038

MCCORMICK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 01
McCormick, SC
1998 Funding: $556,032

The Alliance for Rural Kids assists youth with quality after-school programs to improve their socio-emotional and physical well being and increasing their academic progress in reading, math, and science. Contact: Sandra D. Calliham, (864) 465-2387

RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
Columbia, SC
1998 Funding: $364,571

Connections: Improving Academic Achievement connects the students, teachers, parents, and community partners to the school. It focuses on health education, fine arts, computer technology, and sports and community services. Contact: Eugene George, (803) 733-6060

SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT #3
Glendale, SC
1998 Funding: $889,737

The Addressing the Three Faces of Need project plans activities designed to show that the union of teaching and learning practices during school and out-of-school with other services for children and their families can improve student achievement. Contact: Mary Seamon, (864) 579-8000

TODD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mission, SD
1998 Funding: $336,698

The Todd County 21st Century Community Learning Center focuses on relinking the schools to the community through cultural programs, integrated education, employment counseling, job training, technology education for all ages, and services for individuals with disabilities. Contact: Dennis Gasper, (605) 856-4869

HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chattanooga, TN
1998 Funding: $650,177

The Lights On! program focuses on strengthening families, improving parents' capacity to earn an income, demonstrating the value of education to children, providing a safe haven for children, and guiding the healthy development of children. Contact: Lindsay Pardue, (423) 755-4431

MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS
Memphis, TN
1998 Funding: $1,273,645

The Memphis 21st Century Community Learning Centers program moves students through four modules focused on learning while encouraging them to explore, question, investigate, and work cooperatively using technology to solve problems. Contact: Betty Hurt, (901) 325-7622

CROSBYTON CONSOLIDATED ISD
Crosbyton, TX
1998 Funding: $48,300

The Hub of the Community Learning Center will offer an extended day program which include a parenting program, an after school day care for elementary students, and a summer recreation program for upper elementary and middle-school students. Contact: Jacque James, (806) 675-7331

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Houston, TX
1998 Funding: $2,279,838

The Houston Builds Strong Communities project focuses on addressing the gaps in services and activities like out-of-school activities, the lack of comprehensive family literacy, and inequitable access to technology for children and their families. Contact: Ada T. Cooper, (713) 892-6818

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Irving, TX
1998 Funding: $103,026

The 21st Century Community Learning Center for Austin Middle School and its family involvement component plan to remove obstacles from the path of students through homework assistance, counseling and guidance courses, technology classes, and recreation activities. Contact: Rosemary Robbins, (972) 273-6910

MARTIN'S MILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ben Wheeler, TX
1998 Funding: $148,217

The Providing Rich Integrated Developmental Education (PRIDE) Center allows students to participate in enrichment activities, skills acquisition, math, reading, social studies, and science improvement courses, and recreational programs through after-school and summer programs. Contact: Suzzette Stringer, (903) 479-3706

NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Antonio, TX
1998 Funding: $200,000

The Nimitz Academy Community Learning Center participants will spend 50% of their time on academic upgrading, a minimum of 25% of time on career awareness, and the remaining 25% of time dedicated to community service involvement, job training, or family literacy. Contact: Loretta Huddleston, (210) 657-8866

RIO HONDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rio Hondo, TX
1998 Funding: $199,574

The Rio Hondo 21st Century Community Learning Center prepares to provide literacy, technology, and extended school programs needed by the members of its community. It also plans to prepare and support parents by providing parenting skills and educational/social services. Contact: Roque Rodriguez, (956) 748-4420

BOARD OF EDUCATION OGDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ogden, UT
1998 Funding: $300,000

The Community CARES Learning Center coordinates community efforts to reach approximately 500 children and their families to provide literacy education, children's day care services, summer programs, and parenting skills education. Contact: Marsha Prantil, (801) 627-7604

SAN JUAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Blanding, UT
1998 Funding: $945,362

The San Juan School District 21st Century Community Learning Center built a program to capitalize on the cultural strengths of the community and its members. Activities will follow a hands-on, active learning framework with opportunities to work in small, supervised, club-like settings. Contact: Patrick McDermott, (435) 678-1217

BARRE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Barre, VT
1998 Funding: $200,000

Cityscape will work to achieve expanded out-of-school learning opportunities, decreased gaps in services identified through community assessment, and increased broad-based collaboration with the community to identify service gaps. Contact: Lyman Amsden, (802) 476-5011

OLYMPIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT 114
Bremerton, WA
1998 Funding: $759,917

The Olympic 21st Century Community Learning Center provides stimulating learning and recreational opportunities to channel youthful energies in productive and success-building ways. Planned activities include technology programs, vocational exploration, and social services. Contact: Frank M. Deebach, (360) 478-6890

RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT # 403
Renton, WA
1998 Funding: $231,080

The Renton Community Learning Center project serves students through a comprehensive set of academic, recreation, arts, and social support services for middle schoolers four afternoons a week with summer school and intercession opportunities. Contact: Vera Risdon, (425) 204-2347

GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Glenville, WV
1998 Funding: $298,400

The Gilmer County Lighted Schools Project benefits the educational, social, cultural, health, and recreational needs of the students and the community in a safe, drug-free, and supervised after-school and weekend haven for children. Contact: Richard Butler, (304) 462-7386

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Morgantown, WV
1998 Funding: $600,000

The Kaleidoscope Community Learning Center trains parents to help at after school and summer centers with career exploration, academic enrichment, school-to-work opportunities, and provides students mentoring and tutoring by senior citizens and community members. Contact: Jennifer Snider, (304) 291-9210

RITCHIE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Harrisville, WV
1998 Funding: $135,843

The CLEAR project targets at-risk students and their parents by providing after-school and summer "school" remediation, acceleration, and healthy lifestyle training, and by providing adult education and higher education extensions. Contact: Katrina M. Andrews, (304) 869-3512

KENOSHA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1
Kenosha, WI
1998 Funding: $375,410

Kenosha 21st Century Community Learning Center provides for engagement of students at-risk of educational failure in activities designed to improve academic skills and prevent drug abuse or gang involvement. Activities address the needs of the staff, community, parents, and students. Contact: Karen Schultz, (414) 653-5923

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Milwaukee, WI
1998 Funding: $1,446,222

The Milwaukee Community Learning Centers collaborate with its community to provide children with safe havens, safe passages, opportunities for recreation and social gatherings, community organization efforts, and improved academic assistance. Contact: Thomas McGinnity, (414) 475-8006

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Racine, WI
1998 Funding: $125,000

The Racine Community Learning Center at Janes School creates a year-round Community Learning Center with programs and services after-school, evenings, to provide academic support and social activities for its students in a safe environment. Contact: Joe Papenfuss, (414) 631-7070

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BAYFIELD
Bayfield, WI
1998 Funding: $262,500

The Lighthouse Project plans to advance the academic and educational skills of all of its participants, and to connect skill competence developed through education to vocations and the world of productive work. Contact: Bruce LaRose, (715) 779-3201 ext.110