Mateen Diop, who grew up on the East Side and has 25 years of experience in education, will serve as program director, overseeing each educator across the 10 churches.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar , left, Raymond Bryant, founder of Beasley-Brown Community Development Corporation and state Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins laugh together on Wednesday. The trio announced new federal funding of $2.3 million to provide after-school tutoring and other support to low-income students on San Antonio's East Side.San Antonio children on the East Side will soon have access to after-school tutoring and other educational resources, thanks to a $2.
Leaders from the churches which will receive the funding were also in attendance, along with dozens of church members. They heralded the news with a standing ovation after hearing that the money will help area students achieve academic success and prepare them for tomorrow’s workforce. Success! You're on the list.
The author, former school teacher, high school principal and University of Incarnate Word professor said the funding will also be used to hire local teachers for the after-school learning centers. The teachers will work directly with schools to understand what subjects students need help with. The Beasley-Brown Community Development Corporation was more active before COVID, said founder Bryant, but “we’ve never stopped working” in the community, most recently opening food panties and community gardens.
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