Minnesota 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC)

21st CCLC stands for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, a federal program that provides academic enrichment and other services for students during non-school hours. The program is part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The 21st CCLC program's goals include:

• Helping students meet academic standards
• Offering a variety of enrichment activities
• Providing academic support
• Promoting social emotional learning
• Supporting STEM activities
• Offering tutoring
• Providing physical activities 

The program is implemented at the federal, state, and local levels. In Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has administered the program since 2002.