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21st Century Afterschool Programs, Framingham Public Schools
Framingham's 21st Century Community Learning Centers help disadvantaged middle and elementary school students acquire skills today to build their capacity for success tomorrow. Research indicates that low income and minority youth struggle to keep pace with peers who have more resources to expand their intellectual horizons. Our 21st Century Afterschool Programs help level the playing field.
Description:
Our afterschool programs at the three middle schools in Framingham, and one elementary school, reinforce academic skills, increase aspirations and engage youth in activities that develop excitement and purpose for their education and a sense of belonging in the community. Highlights include: 1) Supervised homework support and access to resources after the school day to reinforce lessons, 2) Hands-one activities in a relaxed environment, familiar and convenient for students, 3) Clubs designed to boost confidence and curiosity, build intangible "soft" skills and help students explore their potential. Examples include Fun with Foods, Lego Robotics, CSI Framingham, Astronomy, Knitting, Science Club and Rocketry. All clubs incorporate a mathematics component at the middle schools and a vocabulary enrichment component at the elementary school. 4) Low staff/student rations (1:10) and small groups enable educators and community professionals to establish trust and strong working relationships with students, and 5) transportation is provided free of charge.
History:
In 2003, Framingham developed its first afterschool initiative at Fuller Middle School utilizing a federal 21st Century Community learning Centers grant. By 2006, out of school time programs were also in operation at Walsh and Cameron Middle Schools also. This year (2009-10) is the first year programs will also run at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
Contact person: Sybil Schlesinger, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (508) 328-6798
Address:
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29 Upper Joclyn AvenueFramingham, MA 01760(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.framingham21stcentury.org
Directions:
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Please use google maps or mapquest to obtain directions to the school site where you wish to volunteer: Cameron, Fuller or Walsh Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. |
| Last updated on September 16, 2009 |
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