Governor Malloy today announced that Connecticut has received two federal grants totaling more than $3.5 million to create safer, more nurturing environments in schools. Connecticut was one of 12 states out of more than 30 that applied to receive a School Climate Transformation grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The $3.3 million grant will help the state expand the infrastructure it already has in place for supporting effective school wide positive behavior practices, with a particular focus on providing support to low-performing schools. “We have made substantial investments into making the physical buildings more secure, while simultaneously strengthening the mental health supports available in schools,” said Governor Malloy. “This grant will greatly impact the state’s ability to support our local efforts to create positive and healthy school climates where all our students thrive and where those in need of help receive it.” More info ---> 1.usa.gov/1w5AoEE
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:34:05 +0000