Grants
“I think that my students did learn something. The second day my group asked some questions and all of my students had the answers. Right answers! This was a great experience.” - 6th grade Highland student participant in Fossil mini-grant project involving 6th graders teaching 2nd graders.

“The Ed. Fund supported many of the materials used in our Touching the Spirit Program. It allowed us to make the critical intervention that made the difference in improving self-esteem & self confidence and helped keep our students on track. We believe we created a joy of learning.” - King Elementary School School-wide Grant evaluation

“The project really brought the parents, students & teachers together. We learned so much from each other. The sharing of life experiences as they relate to literature was very rewarding to us all.” - Bayview Elementary School School-wide Grant evaluation

“It was so rewarding to see my students’ excitement and enthusiasm as they made the Bay Models, drew their own maps of the Bay region, conducted individual research on the Estuary, and wrote about their reading and research.” - Chavez Elementary School School-wide Grant evaluation

“It was so exciting for me to share new books, bags, puzzles, and puppets with my students. They truly enjoyed being “bag keepers” and visiting with Curious George and Stella the Bat in their homes.” - Chavez Elementary School “Mini-grant evaluation

Robotics
“The research, design and building of the robot that the students did helped them understand the techniques, complexities and principles of real engineering and how important it is to people’s everyday lives.” - Middle College High School student recipient School-wide Grant evaluation

Scholarships
“Thank you for sponsoring my scholarship to Tech Trek at Mills College. I’ve learned a lot of terrific things like Chromatography and how to clean oil spills. I will always remember the wonderful times at Mills College.” - Helms Middle School Scholarship recipient to Tech Trek (Science Camp for Girls)

Music Performances
“Jazz sounds fun. Jazz makes me dance in my head. Jazz makes me want to play an instrument. Jazz makes me want to listen to it all day. Someday, I want to play an instrument.” - Washington Elementary School second grader’s response to a performance by “The Just Say Jazz Sextet

Teaching Excellence Awards
“Thank you for the honor you have bestowed upon me. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and the young lives that enrich it. I’m fortunate to work in a district that has a group of dedicated people like The Ed. Fund who take the time to recognize education and honor our teachers. “ - Teaching Excellence Award Winner