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Testimony by Grace Bodenmann, Chief Education Officer of New York Junior Tennis And Learning, on Summer Rising Program

3:34:50

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4 min

Grace Bodenmann, Chief Education Officer of New York Junior Tennis And Learning (NYJTL), provided testimony on the Summer Rising program, highlighting both the organization's role in youth development and their experiences as a Summer Rising provider. She emphasized NYJTL's impact on underserved youth through tennis and education programs, and shared insights on the challenges and potential improvements for the Summer Rising program.

  • NYJTL serves as a Summer Rising provider with 23 sites and approximately 35,100 students enrolled
  • Key issues raised include inadequate space in school buildings, enrollment not matching school capacity, and the need for better attendance tracking
  • Recommendations included allowing CBOs more control over enrollment, addressing funding disparities between schools and CBOs, and improving support for students with special needs