Post by Logan on Feb 11, 2016 2:47:52 GMT -6
HONOLULU (AP) — State lawmakers are looking to fund an educational program aimed at getting students, primarily those who come from low-income families, more involved in after-school activities.
The REACH pilot program launched in more than a dozen schools throughout the state in 2014. Legislators now are looking to implement the program permanently with the support of general funds.
REACH, which stands for resources for enrichment, athletics, culture and health, is designed to provide middle school students with a place to be engaged and active once school is dismissed for the day.
Principal Reid Kuba of Honolulu’s Jarrett Middle School said he has already seen the positive effects the program has had on his students.
Read more: www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/state/legislators-consider-funding-after-school-program
The REACH pilot program launched in more than a dozen schools throughout the state in 2014. Legislators now are looking to implement the program permanently with the support of general funds.
REACH, which stands for resources for enrichment, athletics, culture and health, is designed to provide middle school students with a place to be engaged and active once school is dismissed for the day.
Principal Reid Kuba of Honolulu’s Jarrett Middle School said he has already seen the positive effects the program has had on his students.
Read more: www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/state/legislators-consider-funding-after-school-program