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Nonprofit Acera outlines $1 million, three‑year STEM partnership with Lowell Public Schools; reports drops in chronic absenteeism
Summary
Acera told the Lowell School Committee its free, nonprofit program now operates in nine district schools, providing $1 million in supplies and professional learning over three years and reporting examples of lower chronic absenteeism and higher family engagement; students and teachers described hands-on STEM activities and growing attendance at family nights.
Acera representatives told the Lowell School Committee they are delivering a three‑year, $1,000,000 partnership of supplies, professional learning and school support to Lowell Public Schools.
"We are a free program. We are a nonprofit, and we really work towards improving school culture and expanding opportunities for students," Acera representative Miss Zickerman said as she described the program’s work in nine district schools and plans to expand into Butler and Riley next year.
Teachers and students described changes inside…
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