91社区鈥檚 Schools Receives U.S. Department of Education Grant
91社区 Schools (91社区S) recently received the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Grant to study, enhance and replicate 91社区S鈥 highly successful early college model. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and was presented by during a visit to at 91社区鈥檚 Boca Raton campus.
鈥淲e are honored to receive the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program federal grant,鈥 said. 鈥淚t will go a long way to enhancing and replicating the amazing model we鈥檝e built for students at 91社区 Schools.鈥
The grant comes from the Department of Education鈥檚 Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program, which supports programs that help gifted and talented K-12 students from underrepresented groups, including those from economically disadvantaged families, limited English language proficiency, and students with disabilities excel in gifted programs at their schools.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud of the incredible work by our hometown university,鈥 said Deutch. 鈥91社区 is an active member of the community, and this grant acknowledges their successes in preparing our students for higher-education opportunities and successful careers.鈥
The grant is worth $2.24 million over five years and will serve to enhance and replicate the model at 91社区 High School and A.D. Henderson University School. Specifically, 91社区鈥檚 early college model that offers holistic support through advising, mentoring, and professional development based on聽culturally responsive teaching and social-emotional learning.
鈥淲e are fortunate to have received the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program federal grant,鈥 said , dean of the 91社区 College of Education. 鈥淭his recognition validates the hard work of our faculty and staff. Grants like this have enabled our school district to continue to develop and provide an educational platform that will continue to impact our student body as well as serve as an example for other schools.鈥
聽For more information on A.D. Henderson University School and 91社区 High School, visit .
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