Monday, March 30, 2026
Crane program expands learning outside classroom hours
The final bell usually signals the end of the school day, but at Crane Elementary, it marks the beginning of something many students look forward to – afterschool tutoring. Yes, that’s right – afterschool tutoring. Throughout the week, students can stay after school through the district’s Pirate Pals program, have a snack, and receive help with things like math and reading but in fun, small-group environments.“If we haven’t learned something, we get to learn it now,” says 10-year-old Alli as she counts out