Education

U.S. Department of Education Awards $2 Million Project SERV Grant To USVI

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $2 million Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant to the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with selfsame grants to Texas and Puerto Rico. “The victims of these hurricanes remain in our constant thoughts and prayers, but as I continue to visit the many impacted schools, I am heartened and in awe of those who are working around the clock to ensure our nation’s children are able to get back to class as quickly as possible,” said U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.  “While Project SERV grants are but a small part of this administration’s overall recovery and rebuilding efforts, they provide much-needed funds to help schools become operational again.  As these funds are distributed, the Department of Education will remain a partner in the long road to recovery ahead.” "This funding, which is larger than the SERV funding typically awarded to the U.S. Virgin Islands, is welcomed news for our education officials throughout the terri...