While education — especially K-12 — doesn’t often dominate the national conversation the way other hot-button social issues tend to, it’s slowly becoming a larger focal point for the nation as a whole. Changes in education are something educators are already familiar with, and are all handled in different ways, depending on the school district or program. The current administration has voiced support for school choice, but not necessarily full funding of public education programs, which will begin to change the national landscape as more legislation is passed. While the White House’s proposed budget aims to cut 21CCLC funds entirely, it is extremely unlikely this will happen, as Congress has already agreed to fund this program for the next several years.
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As some after-school programs can attest, funding can be unpredictable. While many 21CCLC programs are able to secure funding for a period of 3-5 years, some are unable to secure large dedicated grants in perpetuity. This could be attributed to a lack of funding at the federal level, inadequate record keeping, poor performance results, or a host of other reasons.
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Funding is inarguably one of the biggest concerns for any 21CCLC program director. When it comes to securing funding for the future, whether in one year, three years, or five years, making sure after school programs maintain their funding is imperative.
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