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| July 24, 2007 |
| WASHINGTON, DC - Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced today that Clinton School District has been awarded a $299,275 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a literary improvement program and library and technology upgrades. “Montana’s schools are educating the next generation of America’s workforce,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriation Committee. “It’s critical we provide schools with the tools and resources to provide our kids with the best possible education.” The funding comes from the Education Department’s Literacy & School Libraries Program. It will be used to purchase advanced learning software capable of individualizing learning programs for every student in the Clinton School District. The funding will also be used to replace up to fifty-percent of the books in the library, hire additional library staff, extend the library hours, upgrade computers, and provide for before and after-school tutoring programs. “The focus of the grant is on improved reading skills and academic achievement for our students,” said Eric McBride, grant coordinator, and Clinton School Principle. “This is great news because the funding will really do some wonderful things for Clinton School District.” |
