At a time when far too many critics bemoan the alleged inadequacy of the American education system we've now learned that the Administration is willing to eliminate the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program. Mind you, this program serves 1.1 million students in 9,600 centers nationwide.
Mick Mulvaney, on behalf of the Administration, said there is "no demonstrable evidence" that after-school and summer programs benefit low income students when it comes to their success during the school day.
Sorry Mick you're dead wrong!! A study by the Harvard Family Research Project found that the Learning Centers provide positive outcomes with respect to; better attitudes toward school, higher school attendance, lower dropout rates, better test scores and grades and improved homework completion.
You can be sure of one thing...I will get this data to Congress, Mr. Mulvaney and Ms. DeVos
Dick
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