Search Results: keywords:"community partnerships"

  • H. R. 10208 — To strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare children and youth for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:11,567

    H.R. 10208, also known as the "Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act" or the "DIPLOMA Act," aims to enhance student achievement and graduation rates in the U.S. by forming partnerships between schools and communities. The...

    Simple Explanation

    The DIPLOMA Act is like a teamwork game where schools and communities work together to help kids do better in school and get better at life skills, using money to make sure everyone, especially those who need more help, can learn in a safe and fun way. It tries to be fair with the given money, but needs to be extra careful that everyone gets a fair share and that the money helps kids in the best way possible.

  • S. RES. 880 — Supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2024.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:136

    S. RES. 880 recognizes and supports afterschool programs and the national Lights On Afterschool celebration, which will take place on October 24, 2024. The resolution highlights the importance of high-quality afterschool and expanded learning opportunities, which provide...

    Simple Explanation

    The Senate wants to show their support for afterschool programs and a special celebration for those programs called "Lights On Afterschool." These programs are like fun and safe spaces where kids can learn and play after school while their parents are still at work.

  • S. RES. 870 — Designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:194

    The resolution, S. RES. 870, aims to designate the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week." It acknowledges the important role community schools play in helping students and families by improving various aspects like academic...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that from September 15 to September 21, 2024, everyone should thank and celebrate people who help at school, like community school coordinators, because they do a lot to help students and their families. They make things better at schools, like grades and health, by bringing the community together.