21st Century Community Learning Centers: 1998 Awards

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The web site is no longer updated and links to external web sites and some internal pages will not work.</div> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="550" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0"> <TR> <TD> <P><BR></P> <H2 ALIGN="CENTER">21st Century Community Learning Centers<BR>1998 Awards</H2> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>BELLINGRATH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL</B></FONT><BR>Montgomery, AL <BR>1998 Funding: $599,704 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Star Search</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>HUNTSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS</B></FONT> <BR>Huntsville, AL <BR>1998 Funding: $279,008</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Camp Success</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Mobile, AL <BR>1998 Funding: $505,174</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Links to Success</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Little Rock, AR <BR>1998 Funding: $380,401</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Little Rock LEADERS</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ALHAMBRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 69 </B></FONT> <BR>Phoenix, AZ <BR>1998 Funding: $348,246</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Kids-At-Work Neighborhood Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>AMPHITHEATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Tucson, AZ <BR>1998 Funding: $258,864</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Camp MID</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>COOLIDGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #21 </B></FONT> <BR>Coolidge, AZ <BR>1998 Funding: $159,241</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>RED MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 27 </B></FONT> <BR>Teec Nos Pos, AZ <BR>1998 Funding: $495,795</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Red Mesa 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SANTA CRUZ VALLEY UNIFIED DISTRICT #35</B></FONT> <BR>Rio Rico, AZ <BR>1998 Funding: $185,887</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Calabasas Middle School 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>Tucson, AZ <BR>1998 Funding: $316,219</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Project Sano y Salvo</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL </B></FONT> <BR>San Jose, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $239,116 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>La Quinta, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $196,438</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Digital-Family Project </I>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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>EMERY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Emeryville, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $100,379</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>GOLDEN PLAINS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR> San Joaquin, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $253,613</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Project PACT</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Hayward, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $347,673</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>LAKE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>Upper Lake, CA <BR> 1998 Funding: $286,818</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Community and Family Network</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MODESTO CITY SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Modesto, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $342,444</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Modesto 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>OAKLAND CHARTER ACADEMY </B></FONT> <BR>Oakland, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $170,381</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>La Familia Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Oakland, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $310,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Renaissance Quartette</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Ontario, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $117,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Cougar 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>San Francisco, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $785,859</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Learning Centers for Learning Communities</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Santa Ana, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $600,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Santa Ana Youth Empowerment Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SAUSALITO SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Sausalito, CA <BR>1998 Funding: $111,210</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Academic & Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Program</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>DENVER SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 </B></FONT> <BR>Denver, CO <BR>1998 Funding: $200,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Denver 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>DANBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>Danbury, CT <BR>1998 Funding: $141,025</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Danbury Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Hartford, CT <BR>1998 Funding: $189,110</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Hartford Public Schools 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>WATERBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Waterbury, CT <BR>1998 Funding: $352,051</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>After School Option</I> provides academic assistance and academic and cultural enrichment programs for students, and parenting programs related to academics. Contact: Louise Allen Brown, (203) 573-6633</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Jacksonville, FL <BR>1998 Funding: $800,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Duval County 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD </B></FONT> <BR>Largo, FL <BR>1998 Funding: $140,211</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>John Hopkins 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD</B></FONT> <BR>Miami, FL <BR>1998 Funding: $400,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Miami-Dade Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>BEN HILL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM</B></FONT> <BR>Fitzgerald, GA <BR>1998 Funding: $145,879</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT # 11 </B></FONT> <BR>Alton, IL <BR>1998 Funding: $598,920</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Alton 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT # 189</B></FONT> <BR>East St. Louis, IL <BR>1998 Funding: $390,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>East St. Louis Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #27</B></FONT> <BR>Lincoln, IL <BR>1998 Funding: $127,035</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>A Time for Our Children</I>creates 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIST. 144 </B></FONT> <BR>Markham, IL <BR>1998 Funding: $200,000 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>NEW ALBANY-FLOYD COUNTY CONSORTIUM </B></FONT> <BR>New Albany, IN <BR>1998 Funding: $79,070</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Lillian Emery 21st Century Learning Village</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL </B></FONT> <BR>Marshalltown, IA <BR>1998 Funding: $382,092 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>The Caring Connection</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>LAWRENCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 497</B></FONT> <BR>Lawrence, KS <BR>1998 Funding: $347,005 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Central School Project</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>CLINTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Albany, KY <BR>1998 Funding: $115,389</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Clinton County 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE </B></FONT> <BR>Shelbyville, KY <BR>1998 Funding: $600,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Ohio Valley 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION</B></FONT> <BR>Monticello, KY <BR>1998 Funding: $106,063</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Wayne County 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT # 46 </B></FONT> <BR>Dexter, ME <BR>1998 Funding: $511,763</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Maine 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Towson, MD <BR>1998 Funding: $794,254</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>AAA Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ARMADA AREA SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Armada, MI <BR>1998 Funding: $1,999,668</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>By establishing a virtual network of middle school computer clubhouses as learning centers, the <I>Middle School Clubhouse Consortium Partners</I> plan to break down the barriers of isolation imposed by poverty, distance, and age. Contact: Arnold Kummernow, (810) 784-5558</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Benton Harbor, MI <BR>1998 Funding: $160,816</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Benton Harbor 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Grand Rapids, MI <BR>1998 Funding: $620,613</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Grand Rapids Middle School Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>HIGHLAND PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Highland Park, MI <BR>1998 Funding: $373,850</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Highland Park Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ISD #625 </B></FONT> <BR>St. Paul, MN <BR>1998 Funding: $198,570</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Achievement Plus Family Learning</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>HUMPHREYS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>Belzoni, MS <BR>1998 Funding: $478,050</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Humphreys County 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>Jackson, MS <BR>1998 Funding: $551,048</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Jackson 21st Century Community Learning Centers</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>Fayette, MS <BR>1998 Funding: $448,409</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Tri-County After School Community Learning Centers Consortium</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>New Albany, MS <BR>1998 Funding: $189,805</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Community Connections Project</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Independence, MO <BR>1998 Funding: $191,100</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Independence School District 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SENECA R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Seneca, MO <BR>1998 Funding: $209,210</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Seneca 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>St. Louis, MO <BR>1998 Funding: $1,019,827</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Connections for Youth</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>LEAP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL </B></FONT> <BR>Camden, NJ <BR>1998 Funding: $100,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>LEAP Academy charter school 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Newark, NJ <BR>1998 Funding: $1,800,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Newark Public Schools center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>Plainfield, NJ <BR>1998 Funding: $414,520</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Plainfield Partnership for Learning</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>UNION CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>Union City, NJ <BR>1998 Funding: $200,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Washington School Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Albuquerque, NM <BR>1998 Funding: $458,504</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Connections for Learning Family Focus Centers</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SPRINGER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Springer, NM <BR>1998 Funding: $47,600</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Springer Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 </B></FONT> <BR>New York, NY <BR>1998 Funding: $398,680</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Literacy Plus Centers</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 7 </B></FONT> <BR>Bronx, NY <BR>1998 Funding: $200,000 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>At <I>Super Saturday Plus</I>, 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Ithaca, NY <BR>1998 Funding: $200,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>Through cultural exchanges and shared resources, <I>A Bridge Across Cultures</I> 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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>New York, NY <BR>1998 Funding: $150,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Family Enrichment Center for Continued Education</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>Boone, NC <BR>1998 Funding: $102,927</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Watauga LEADERS</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>NORTH VALLEY VO-TECH CENTER </B></FONT> <BR>Grafton, ND <BR>1998 Funding: $198,500</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Westview Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>EAST CLEVELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>East Cleveland, OH <BR>1998 Funding: $194,583 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Kirk Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>PORT CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Port Clinton, OH <BR>1998 Funding: $100,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Champions Community Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>CUSHING PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Cushing, OK <BR>1998 Funding: $238,101 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Cushing Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT I-89</B></FONT> <BR>Oklahoma City, OK <BR>1998 Funding: $459,525</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>OKC Community Learning Centers for the Future</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>OSAGE COUNTY INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE </B></FONT> <BR>Hominy, OK <BR>1998 Funding: $407,348 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Project BRIDGE</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6 </B></FONT> <BR>Central Point, OR <BR>1998 Funding: $125,980</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Options Project</I> 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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SALEM-KEIZER PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Salem, OR <BR>1998 Funding: 200,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Lighted Middle Schools</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MCCORMICK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 01</B></FONT> <BR>McCormick, SC <BR>1998 Funding: $556,032</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Alliance for Rural Kids</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE</B></FONT> <BR>Columbia, SC <BR>1998 Funding: $364,571</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Connections: Improving Academic Achievement</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT #3</B></FONT> <BR>Glendale, SC <BR>1998 Funding: $889,737</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Addressing the Three Faces of Need</I> 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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>TODD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Mission, SD <BR>1998 Funding: $336,698</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Todd County 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>Chattanooga, TN <BR>1998 Funding: $650,177</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Lights On!</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Memphis, TN <BR>1998 Funding: $1,273,645</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><B> </B>The <I>Memphis 21st Century Community Learning Centers</I> program moves students through four modules focused on learning while encouraging them to explore, question, investigate, and work cooperatively using technology to solve problems.<B> </B>Contact: Betty Hurt, (901) 325-7622</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>CROSBYTON CONSOLIDATED ISD </B></FONT> <BR>Crosbyton, TX <BR>1998 Funding: $48,300</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Hub of the Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>Houston, TX <BR>1998 Funding: $2,279,838 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Houston Builds Strong Communities</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR> Irving, TX <BR>1998 Funding: $103,026</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>21st Century Community Learning Center for Austin Middle School</I> 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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MARTIN'S MILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>Ben Wheeler, TX <BR>1998 Funding: $148,217</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Providing Rich Integrated Developmental Education (PRIDE) Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>San Antonio, TX <BR>1998 Funding: $200,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Nimitz Academy Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>RIO HONDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT</B></FONT> <BR>Rio Hondo, TX <BR>1998 Funding: $199,574</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Rio Hondo 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>BOARD OF EDUCATION OGDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Ogden, UT <BR>1998 Funding: $300,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Community CARES Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SAN JUAN SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Blanding, UT <BR>1998 Funding: $945,362 </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>San Juan School District 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>BARRE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Barre, VT <BR>1998 Funding: $200,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Cityscape</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>OLYMPIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT 114</B></FONT> <BR>Bremerton, WA <BR>1998 Funding: $759,917</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Olympic 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT # 403 </B></FONT> <BR>Renton, WA <BR>1998 Funding: $231,080</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Renton Community Learning Center</I> 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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>Glenville, WV <BR>1998 Funding: $298,400</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Gilmer County Lighted Schools Project</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Morgantown, WV <BR>1998 Funding: $600,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Kaleidoscope Community Learning Center</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>RITCHIE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION </B></FONT> <BR>Harrisville, WV <BR>1998 Funding: $135,843</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>CLEAR project</I> 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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>KENOSHA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 </B></FONT> <BR>Kenosha, WI <BR>1998 Funding: $375,410</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><I>Kenosha 21st Century Community Learning Center</I> 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 </P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS </B></FONT> <BR>Milwaukee, WI <BR>1998 Funding: $1,446,222</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Milwaukee Community Learning Centers</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT </B></FONT> <BR>Racine, WI <BR>1998 Funding: $125,000</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Racine Community Learning Center at Janes School</I> 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</P></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica"><B>SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BAYFIELD </B></FONT> <BR>Bayfield, WI <BR>1998 Funding: $262,500</P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P>The <I>Lighthouse Project</I> 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. 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