U.S. Senator Susan Collins recently received an award from members of the Maine Afterschool Alliance for her continued support of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers and other federal afterschool funding. Senator Collins’ award, a personalized Wheaties box, reflects the theme of the Alliance’s “Breakfast of Champions” event held this morning in Washington, D.C.
Senator Collins recently called on the Administration to increase funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program.
The 21st Century Community Learning Center Program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.
Photo (pictured L to R) – Odelle Bowman of Portland, representing A Company of Girls of Portland; Senator Collins; Wendy Harrington of Cherryfield, representing Maine Sea Coast Mission; and State Representative Christopher Barstow of Gorham