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Ellington High wins $229,000 state grant to expand Knight Academy with 12 new programs
Summary
Ellington High School will use a $229,000 State Department of Education grant to add 12 programs to its Knight Academy, including career academies with the Connecticut Science Center, a YMCA leadership partnership, scholarships for travel and certifications, and plans for a follow-on $100,000 grant to sustain programming.
Brandon Hubrens, speaking for Ellington High School, told the Board of Education that a $229,000 grant from the State Department of Education will fund 12 new programs within the Knight Academy aimed at expanding career, leadership and enrichment opportunities for high school students.
"We have created 12 new programs that we've included within the Knight Academy structure," Hubrens said, outlining partnerships that include a Career Academy Series with the Connecticut Science Center, scholarships for a New Orleans cultural trip, an HBCU college‑tour workshop series, and a leadership partnership with the YMCA. He said some programs have…
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