The Learning Lounge of Pine Bluff has received a $135,000 Drexel Grant from the Drexel Foundation for three years.
This center is a micro-school, a day school program that supports kindergarten through eighth grade students, according to Kanesha Adams, founder and director of the Learning Lounge.
“Our focus is small-class sizes, skill-based instruction, with an agriculture and arts focus. Parents can choose to send their children to our micro-school if they are looking for a student-centered and student-focused program,” Adams said in the news release. “We are super excited to provide an additional educational option for students and families in our community.”
The Drexel Grant is awarded annually to schools across the country that demonstrate innovation, equity and impact in education, according to the release.
“The Learning Lounge was chosen for its unique approach that combines academics, the arts, and family engagement to create transformative learning opportunities for children in Pine Bluff and beyond,” according to the release.
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The Learning Lounge becomes the first school in Arkansas to receive the award, Adams said.
“This is an incredible honor for our school and our community,” said Adams. “To be recognized on a national level shows that the work we’re doing here in Pine Bluff matters — and that our children deserve the very best opportunities.”
Funding from the Drexel Foundation will allow the Learning Lounge to expand programs, strengthen student support and provide new ways for families to connect with their children’s education.
“This award represents what can happen when families, educators, and the community come together,” Adams said. “We hope this inspires others across Arkansas to think big about what education can be.”
Details: The Learning Lounge, www.learningloungear.com