Stewart for State Senate

Nashville, TN – Governor Phil Bredesen, Senator Eric Stewart, Representative Bill Harmon and Education Commissioner Timothy Webb today announced a $100,000 federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for Sequatchie County Schools. The program seeks to raise achievement levels of low-income students and students attending underperforming schools through research-based enrichment programs operated outside the school day.
“We’ve made a serious commitment to our students by raising our standards through the Tennessee Diploma Project and these grants help support our efforts to see that all students graduate ready for college and the workforce,” Gov. Bredesen said.

Forty-five school systems and community organizations received grants to open 21st Century community sites across the state. Grantees can help students improve through a variety of ways including remedial education, tutoring and mentoring programs, recreational activities, and technology programs. For more information on the types of approved activities, visit http://tn.gov/education/learningsupport/titleiv/partb/index.shtml.

“These programs provide a valuable service in the community and to our students,” Sen. Stewart said. “We’re fortunate to be receiving this grant during a time of transition in our state’s education system and I look forward to seeing our students succeed.”

“I’m excited to see our schools receiving extra support at a time when our children need it the most,” Rep. Harmon said. “With Tennessee raising standards to better serve our students, any extra funding will go a long way in getting our kids college-bound.”

Sequatchie County Schools will receive funding for the next three years with the opportunity for a two-year extension if the program demonstrates adequate student progress.
For more information, contact Rachel Woods at (615) 253-1960 or Rachel.Woods@tn.gov.