A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

Arts Education and School Improvement Resources for Local and State Leaders -- April 1997 (Updated March 1999)

STAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM

(202) 219-2267

Grants to eligible telecommunications partnerships encourage improved instruction in mathematics, science, foreign language, literacy skills, vocational education and other subjects, and to serve underserved populations through the development, construction, and acquisition of telecommunications facilities, equipment, and instructional programming. Grants are made for (a) general Star School grants; (b) statewide grants; and (c) high school completion and adult literacy grants. Grants can also be made for a special local network project, and leadership, dissemination and evaluation activities.

Program Office Contact: Tawanna Coles (202) 219-2143 or Joseph Wilkes (202) 219-2186
Legislation: Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title III, Part B, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 6891-6900
Type of Assistance: competitive grants
Who May Apply: Telecommunication partnerships, as defined in 20 U.S.C. 6895, organized on a statewide or multi state basis
FY 99 Appropriation: $45 million (only $9 million will be allocated to new grants)
Application Deadline: 3/22/99

Distance learning is often the only way poorer schools can provide arts instruction. When the University of Louisiana made a course in an arts discipline an entrance requirement, distance learning played a large role in providing arts education opportunities to students to meet that requirement.

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Last Updated -- March 10, 1999, (pjk)