Texas Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE), administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), offer structured, safe, and supervised places for learning and social interaction. ACE provides expanded learning opportunities for children and their families and offers innovative, hands-on activities that reinforce and complement students' regular academic programs. These before- and afterschool activities are based on research and best practices and include academic enrichment, challenging curriculum, and tutorial services. ACE strives to increase promotion and graduation rates and to help prepare students for college and the workplace.
