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ACE Program

 

Texas ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) provides no-cost activities before and after school and during summer for K–12 students in Title I schools. The program is federally funded through 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and administered on the state level by TEA.

When the last bell rings, Texas ACE is just getting started with interactive, hands-on learning disguised as fun and aligned to the school curriculum. Local programs also provide homework help, tutoring, and other targeted needs-based assistance, as well as enrichment activities such as sports, clubs, and youth development projects that build character, confidence, and leadership skills.

Reach and Results

Through its competitively funded grants, Texas ACE operates more than 700 learning centers in more than 140 school districts and employs thousands of Texas teachers. The longer a student stays enrolled in a high-quality Texas ACE program, the more they stand to benefit. Many students attending for more than 30 days experience measurable improvements such as:

  • Increased grade promotion
  • Fewer absences
  • Improved grades
  • Higher test scores in English and math in grades 9–12
  • Fewer disciplinary incidents in middle and high school