PR Award Number: P334A170139 State: Kansas Wichita State University Grantee: Contact Information: John Tomblin, VP for Research & Technology Transfer Telephone Number: 316-978-3285 E-mail Address: proposals@wichita.edu Year One Funding: $740,000 Goals/Objectives: 1a) Increase the academic performance and preparation for post-secondary education for students; 1b) Increase the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in education for students; and1c) Increase and their knowledge of students’ families’ post-secondary education options, preparation and financing. Services/Activities: Academic programming to improve reading and math performance, workshops to students and families on post-secondary education preparation, and professional development for teachers and staff. Target School(s): Hadley Middle School, Hamilton Middle School, Marshall Middle School, Mead Middle School, Pleasant Valley Middle School, North High School, and West High School. Partners: Wichita Public schools and Reach for Tomorrow Incorporated. 925 Students Students Served (1st year): Performance Period: 84 months
PR Award Number: P334A170139 State: Kansas Grantee: Wichita State University Contact Information: John Tomblin, VP for Research & Technology Transfer Telephone Number: 316-978-3285 E-mail Address: proposals@wichita.edu Year One Funding: $740,000 Goals/Objectives: 1a) Increase the academic performance and preparation for post-secondary education for students; 1b) Increase the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in education for students; and1c) Increase students’ and their families’ knowledge of post-secondary education options, preparation and financing. Services/Activities: Academic programming to improve reading and math performance, workshops to students and families on post-secondary education preparation, and professional development for teachers and staff. Target School(s): Hadley Middle School, Hamilton Middle School, Marshall Middle School, Mead Middle School, Pleasant Valley Middle School, North High School, and West High School. Partners: Wichita Public schools and Reach for Tomorrow Incorporated. Students Served (1st year): 925 Students Performance Period: 84 months
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