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As we wrap up the school year, we're thrilled to showcase the innovative ways The Education Fund invests in public education. Read on for more details.
We're also excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Education Fund during the 2024-2025 school year! Keep an eye on your inbox for more news soon!
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| | FOR THE LOVE OF ART
The Education Fund's "For the Love of Art" Charity Auction & Honoree Celebration, presented by Ocean Bank, showcased the artistic talents of public school students and teachers through an exhibit and auction featuring more than 100 pieces of original artwork, many created with materials provided by The Education Fund Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials.
The money raised – more than $100,000 – supports arts education and The Education Fund’s free supplies warehouse, The Education Fund Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials.
Since this program started, annual investments ensure that essential supplies for student learning, valued at $25.5+ million to date, directly support classroom excellence and innovation in our local public schools.
See photos of the event here.
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THE EDUCATION FUND TRAINED EVERY M-DCPS PRINCIPAL
Earlier this month, every principal and more than 350 mental health professionals from Miami-Dade County Public Schools gathered for two days of intensive resiliency training sponsored by The Education Fund.
Dr. Horacio Sanchez led these two professional development days where participants learned neuroscience-backed strategies to bolster perseverance, good citizenship, and mentorship in students.
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WELCOME,
LIFE TIME FOUNDATION
This spring, Life Time Foundation generously donated $50,000 to
The Education Fund Food Forests for Schools program. Propelled by Life Time Foundation’s mission to inspire Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life, more than 28,000 public school students will benefit from this new collaboration.
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| HOMESTEAD POP-UP
The Education Fund unveiled a pop-up store of its Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials in Homestead, ensuring that teachers in south Miami-Dade County have easy access to the classroom supplies that students need.
With the support of Ocean Bank,
The Kirk Foundation, Peacock Foundation,
and other donors,
The Education Fund’s Ocean Bank Center provides $3 million in supplies annually to help students succeed, with total distributions of more than 25.5+ million!
This school year, more than 4,000 educators visited one of the Ocean Bank Centers. More than 336,000 students benefitted!
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FOOD FORESTS FOR SCHOOLS
Students engaged in new resiliency lessons, supported by brand new signage in the Food Forests. Pictured, a student studies a leaf next to one of the new signs.
In all, The Education Fund Food Forests for Schools' team taught more than 2,400 math, science, resiliency, and nutrition lessons this year, setting 25,000 students on the path to success!
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| SMARTPATH
More than 1,600 students across the five SmartPath high schools participated in afterschool College & Career Clubs. 1,000+ students received one-to-one postsecondary planning and career advising, and 600+ students attended college field trips, visiting a variety of schools, including FIU, UCF, FAU, FAMU, technical programs, and Miami Dade College.
SmartPath has supported hundreds of families during a year of monumental shifts in the FAFSA, ensuring students receive scholarships, work-study, and other assistance for postsecondary success.
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IDEA EXPO: OCT. 19, 2024
Educators, reignite your passion for teaching at The Education Fund Idea Expo on Saturday, October 19, 2024. On this exciting day of professional development, you'll learn innovative teaching strategies from your fellow M-DCPS teachers.
Enjoy delicious hot breakfast and lunch buffets and the chance to win exciting prizes. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your skills and connect with your peers.
Mark your calendars now!
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| THANK YOU,
COLLINS AEROSPACE
Collins Aerospace stepped up to champion public school education by generously donating $10,000 to The Education Fund this April.
The company's philanthropy highlights its unwavering commitment to enriching the community and boosting educational opportunities in Miami-Dade County.
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TASTE RECAP
Student chefs from Miami-Dade County public high schools and middle schools captivated attendees at
The Education Fund's 10th annual Taste of Education at Hialeah Park on February 27, proving that even teens possess the culinary prowess of the pros. Armed with their best recipes, these aspiring chefs impressed a venerated panel of judges, including top local chefs, food journalists, restaurateurs, and industry heavyweights.
After impressing the experts, the students presented their creations to more than 400 guests.
The Education Fund Taste of Education is a collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Career & Technical Education. Sponsors included TD Bank, Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation, Amazon, Burger King Foundation, and many others.
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