A Reedsburg School Benefits from DPI Funding

Community learning sites across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to better support students and communities with improved out-of-school time opportunities thanks to funding allocation increases announced by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The DPI recently allocated $730,000 in federal grant funding to support 101 program sites through Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers, a program that provides essential academic enrichment during non-school hours. This additional funding, an increase for current grantees/sites, was allocated through the LightBULB, Building Unity through Learning and Belonging Fund, and will focus on critical areas of improvement, including expanding targeted literacy and mathematics support, addressing transportation challenges, fostering a sense of belonging for students, and strengthening family engagement. These investments aim to enhance student outcomes and create more inclusive, accessible learning opportunities for both children and their families.

During the 2023-24 school year, over 19,000 students across Wisconsin benefited from 21st CCLC services. On average, students enrolled in these programs received an additional 495 hours of academic support and enrichment – equivalent to 69 extra school days. To be eligible for funding, schools must be Title I Schoolwide eligible, serving a high percentage of students who are economically disadvantaged. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to providing academic support and access to opportunities for students in need. Among the latest recipients is Pineview Elementary School in Reedsburg receiving $11,500.