Several Chicago after-school programs on the chopping block

The closure of the after-school program at Telpochcalli Elementary in Little Village due to a lack of funding has left the once lively halls silent, with unfinished murals serving as reminders of its absence. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant delays have led to a 53% reduction in schools served and a 47% drop in funding, impacting students and teachers in low-income and low-performing schools. Parents and teachers are struggling to find care for students after school, with programs like Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education being forced to shut down, leaving many children without access to valuable creative activities.

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