Today, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) is welcoming funding for new after-school programs in Norwalk. The funding is part of $5.3 million in state funding through the Connecticut State Department of Education’s After-School Grant Program to support 41 grants for expanding high-quality, after-school programs that provide academic supports and enrichment opportunities beyond the school.
Norwalk is set to receive $461,640 in funding for new after-school programs. $153,880 will be allocated to Colonial Village and Roodner Court, $153,880 will be allocated to Ponus Ridge, STEAM Academy, and Roton Middle School, and $153,880 will be allocated to Nathan Hale Middle School and West Rocks Middle School.
“This is great news for students and their families in Norwalk as after-school programs offer so many benefits,” said Sen. Duff. “This funding will help provide academic support, social & emotional development, family & community engagement, and encourage healthy habits. These programs are so important for families and I am thrilled to bring these resources home to Norwalk.”
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) selected recipients through a competitive process that evaluated each applicant’s ability to address local student needs, foster family and community engagement, provide academic enrichment, promote student wellness, and demonstrate effective program planning and organization.
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