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Laconia schools seek wider community support as after‑school and career programs face grant uncertainty
Summary
The Laconia School District's Office of Extended Learning told the City Council it serves hundreds of students through after‑school and summer programs but relies on federal grants that may change next year, and asked the city and local businesses for help maintaining partnerships and long‑term sustainability.
Carrie Howe, director of the Laconia School District's Office of Extended Learning, told the City Council on Feb. 9 that the office provides after‑school programming and career‑connected learning for hundreds of students and depends heavily on federal grants for its operations. "Our after school program ... is currently serving 270 Laconia students," Howe said. She added that last summer's programs served 251 students and that the office partners with local employers and city departments for hands‑on experiences.
Howe said the office is funded…
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