Grants awarded directly to teachers and schools support creative projects and programs that make learning come to life for students. Projects focus on academic, social, and emotional growth. As The Ed. Fund's flagship program, grants affect the lives of thousands of district students each year.
Giving students hands-on experience in arts and music leads to improved success in school. Through musical performances, visiting artists, and teacher professional development, The Ed. Fund provides opportunities for students to expand and enrich their education.
The Ed. Fund is proud to run the Pinole Middle School After School Kids (ASK) Program. With homework help, tutoring, Algebra Camp, art, and sports activities, 100 7th and 8th graders improve their grades, engage in new activities, and stay safe.
With generous support from various private donors and foundations, The Ed. Fund provides scholarship funds to high school seniors in West County with financial need. We believe everyone deserves the chance to go to college. After six years and nearly $400,000 worth of college scholarships, we are confident this is a worthwhile investment in the future of West County.
Each year The Ed. Fund celebrates teachers, staff, and volunteers who are nominated by their peers because of their extraordinary contributions to schools and students. Awards honor the efforts of true leaders, promote best practices in working with students, and inspire others to do the same.
The Ed. Fund works in partnership with a variety of other organizations in efforts to help children in West County. In addition, The Ed. Fund also serves as fiscal sponsor for agencies working in support of public schools but who don't have 501c3 status.
The Ed. Fund annual Excellence in Education banquet is a rare opportunity for the entire West County community to come together in celebration and support of our public schools.