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About Iowa 21CCLC
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC)
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers is a U.S. Department of Education program, administered by the states, supporting out-of-school time learning opportunities for students in high-poverty, low-performing areas. The Iowa Department of Education administers 21CCLC funding in Iowa through grant competitions. 21CCLC programs focus on:
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Academic Support
Helping students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects
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Academic Enrichment
Providing activities that complement learning from the school day
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Parent Engagement
Offering literacy and educational services to the families of participating students
![Chemistry Students](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b88d43beffa940f785596744e02103e0.jpg/v1/fill/w_57,h_38,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/b88d43beffa940f785596744e02103e0.jpg)
2023 by the Numbers
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Grants
24
Entities
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Sites
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Paid & Unpaid Partnerships
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10,626
Students Served School Year and Summer
Of the 10,626 Students:
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