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Lewiston Public Schools reports large Title IV investment, Opus adopt-a-school grant to expand band and strings
Summary
Lewiston Public Schools told the school committee it spent about $131,000 in Title IV federal funds this year and received a $16,500 Mr. Holland's Opus award to buy instruments and supplies that district staff say produced a large increase in elementary band and strings participation.
Lewiston Public Schools leaders on Monday credited a pair of grants and local donor support for a rapid expansion of elementary band and strings programs across the district.
District staff told the school committee they used roughly $131,000 in Title IV (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) funds this school year to buy instruments, stands, storage and repair supplies so more elementary students could participate. The district also received a $16,500 award from the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation adopt‑a‑school program; staff said that award translated to nearly $22,000 worth of instruments because the foundation secures deep discounts from manufacturers.
The Title IV-funded purchases included violins, violas, cellos, basses, chin rests,…
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