About Iowa 21CCLC
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC)
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers is a U.S. Department of Education program, administered by the states, supporting out-of-school time learning opportunities for students in high-poverty, low-performing areas. The Iowa Department of Education administers 21CCLC funding in Iowa through grant competitions. 21CCLC programs focus on:
Academic Support
Helping students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects
Academic Enrichment
Providing activities that complement learning from the school day
Parent Engagement
Offering literacy and educational services to the families of participating students
2022 by the Numbers
42
Grants
22
Entities
-to-
86
Sites
424
Paid & Unpaid Partnerships
9,861
Students Served School Year and Summer
Of the 9,861 Students:
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