Rio Grande Educational Collaborative' s Before and After School Programs prove once again that its unique design does in fact enhance the learning day in public and charter schools. Through a nurturing and supportive learning environment students can reach greatness.

RGEC would like to take this opportunity to shine the light on our program at Chaparral Elementary School. It is with great pride that we learned the results of this year's Science Fair, which was made up of about two hundred and fifty students. Two participants in our Before and After school program earned top awards . Makayla Norris, won 1st place overall in the entire school, and joining her in the winner's circle was Natalie George who took 2nd place. Both young ladies are participants in our program. What an amazing accomplishment!

While the young ladies are principally responsible for their achievements, our Before and After School program also supported and contributed to their success. The support these students received from our program staff allowed them to focus on their Science Fair Projects during after school time.  It just so happens that last year's science fair 1st place overall recipient, Olivia Gonzales, also participated in our Before and After school program where she too received cooperative support from our program.

This is just one of the many examples RGEC's Before and After school programs provide a renewed interest in learning and extend learning opportunities beyond the school day. We take great pride in knowing RGEC has supported these particular young ladies on their way to STEM success and improved academic outcomes. We also, are immensely proud of all our young children within our many programs as they too have made great strides in their educational journey this year. Congratulations!