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Blue Ridge officials outline after‑school expansion under federal 21st Century grant
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District coordinators told the board the 21st Century grant funds tutoring, Saturday schools and enrichment; they said the program served 266 students so far and plans to add a greenhouse, art programming and a mountain‑biking club. Volunteers and background‑checked tutors will be sought.
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) staff described plans Tuesday for an expanded after‑school program funded by a federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, saying it already has served 266 students and will add academic and enrichment opportunities.
Vakari Chartier, who said she is new to the district and is working at the junior high, told the board the grant is “the only federal funding dedicated to safe, meaningful after school programs for our students.” Tasha (site coordinator) said…
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