Washington DC Schools Improves Its After-School Program

The Wallace Foundation Invests $8 Million inearly childhood development programs and parent
Washington DC Schoolscenters. The DC Children and Youth Investment
Washington DC Schools after schools and out ofTrust Corporation has recently received the
school programs are getting a boost from thepromise of $8 million from The Wallace Foundation
nonprofit DC Children and Youth Investmentfor Washington DC Schools after school
Trust Corporation and The Wallace Foundation.programs. The Wallace Foundation is a national
The DC Children and Youth Investment Trustfoundation that aims to support the ideas and
Corporation is works to increase the quality,practices that expand learning and enrichment
quantity and accessibility of services for children,opportunities. The Wallace Foundation currently
youth and families in the Washington DC area.lists its three goals as: strengthening education
The DC Children and Youth Investment Trustleadership to improve student achievement;
Corporation is responsible for giving funds toenhancing out-of-school learning opportunities; and
community organizations for out-of-school timeexpanding participation in arts and culture.
programs, youth entrepreneurship programs, and