Sen. Jeff Klein (behind podium) announces during a press conference on Sept. 25 that the UFT Community Learning Schools Initiative received a $700,000 grant from the New York State Senate. Joining Klein at the announcement in front of PS 83, the Bronx, are UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford (third from left), the point person for the CLS Initiative, and UFT President Michael Mulgrew (fourth from left), as well as teachers, principals, parents and students. The grant will help fund 16 community schools this year. For a complete report, see Community Learning Schools receive 700G boost from Senate.