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After‑school BLAST demand surges at Chico Unified; wait lists double despite new slots
Summary
District officials told the board BLAST enrollment rose from roughly 991 (pre‑2022) to about 1,368 and that the BLAST wait list doubled even after the district added seats; staffing turnover and reliance on college‑age leaders limit short‑term growth.
Chico Unified officials told the board on Sept. 4 that demand for expanded‑learning after‑school programs (BLAST) has outpaced the district's capacity despite ongoing growth in seats and staffing.
"Our vision for expanded learning is to create a safe and supportive environment for students, to achieve academic success and reach their greatest potential as a student and a citizen," Callan, the district's expanded learning administrator, said during a presentation on program structure, staffing and enrollment.
Callan said BLAST now operates at all 12 elementary schools…
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