Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Issue No 10 - Previous Issue

In the Spotlight:
Graffiti Hurts!
Northside ISD Students Can Tell You Why

Earlier this year, students in the 21st CCLC Learning Tree afterschool program at Valley Hi in Northside ISD, launched a campaign against the increasing amount of unpleasant graffiti polluting the walls of their community. Read more.

Lights On Afterschool: Preparing for the October 18th Event

Lights On Afterschool is celebrated nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities. If you want to plan an event click here to learn more about how to plan something in your community. Lights On Afterschool is a great way to promote afterschool to all Texans.

Great Grant and Funding Opportunities Available Now

Click Here to review some recommended funding and grant opportunies and for more resources on where to find funding.

The summer is behind us and we’re all off to a great start with the new school year. It was great to meet so many of you at the conference and it was nice to be that “fly on the wall” to get a chance to hear what’s going on in the Texas 21st Century community. I learned a lot and look forward to learning more. On that note, in the next few weeks you will hear about opportunities to further your knowledge through trainings provided by SEDL and SUMA/Orchard on behalf of the Texas Education Agency. I am excited about these trainings and hope that it will provide you with the information you need to further enhance your programs and make them successful.

Gina Salazar, State Coordinator
21st Century Community Learning Centers