Military-connected local education agencies for academic and support programs (mcasp)

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to Learn DC Public Charter School under the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools program (CFDA 12.556). The grant, with a performance period from Sep 30, 2023 to May 31, 2028, will fund initiatives to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of highly mobile military-connected students in the Washington, D.C. area. Funded activities may include curriculum development, academic interventions, counseling, enrichment programs, educator training, technology integration, and language immersion programs. As a minority institution, non-profit organization, and educational institution, Learn DC Public Charter School will leverage this award to promote student achievement, close achievement gaps, and provide consistent, quality learning experiences for military-connected K-12 students. Learn DC has also participated as a subrecipient on over $138,825 in various federal grants focused on special education, literacy, school nutrition, pandemic relief, and academic quality programs.