OSDE announces $5.25 million in new 21st Century Community Learning Center grants
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) today announced more than $5.25 million in new 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grants over a five-year period in Oklahoma. The 20 new recipients join 36 returning grantees for a total federally funded allocation of $13.5 million.
“Schools and community partners are coming together to address learning gaps created because of disruptions to instruction during the pandemic,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister. “These grant recipients are dedicated to serving students beyond the school day with activities that keep young minds and bodies engaged.”
The 21st CCLC initiative provides learning opportunities and enrichment activities to complement schoolday learning for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The grant funding helps students meet state and local academic performance standards, particularly in high-poverty areas and low-performing schools. Activities take place before and after school, on summer breaks and during school holidays.
In addition to reading, math and tutoring assistance, 21st CCLC programs offer enrichment activities including robotics, chess, debate, art, music, drama, science, college and career exploration, health and physical fitness. Literacy and other educational supports are also available to the families of students served.
Oklahoma received more than 50 21st CCLC grant applications this year. The 20 new grants give Oklahoma a total of 56 statewide grantees in over 100 sites. The new grantees include:
Atoka Public Schools - $299,818
Cave Springs Public Schools - $236,384
Checotah Public Schools - $237,932
Hartshorne Public Schools - $299,993
Hominy Public Schools - $228,856
Kingfisher Public Schools - $295,500
Lukfata Public Schools - $214,078
Macomb Public Schools - $235,917
Maud Public Schools - $278,736
Miami Public Schools - $300,000
Minco Public Schools - $192,481
Sand Springs Public Schools - $300,000
Shawnee Public Schools - $300,000
Springer Public Schools - $152,110
Stigler Public Schools - $ 264,095
TOUCH Tulsa - $296,691
Varnum Public Schools - $300,000
Westville Public Schools - $255,644
Union Public Schools - $300,00
Zion Public Schools - $260,901
Authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, 21st CCLC provides annual awards through a competitive application process to both school districts and community-based organizations.