Southeastern connecticut sustainable outcomes by advancing regional solutions (sect soars)

The federal Project Grant award of $3,574,614.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (CFDA 84.165) supports the "SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES BY ADVANCING REGIONAL SOLUTIONS (SECT SOARS)" project implemented by Learn, a regional educational service center in Old Lyme, Connecticut. This funding will enable Learn to establish and operate magnet schools that promote voluntary desegregation and reduce minority group isolation, while offering students diverse, high-quality academic opportunities. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Learn, classified as a minority institution and other not-for-profit educational organization, has a history of successfully managing federal grant awards to support various educational initiatives, including career and technical education, English language learner programs, and school reopening strategies.