After School Reading Enrichment Program
BEF invested in core academics at Montclair Elementary School, and as a result students made tremendous progress in their reading and writing abilities. Over the course of three months from January to March 2025, BEF supported readers after school to improve proficiency. This approach of finding ways to support students after school or during the summer is a key role for BEF to help students get a good start to education.
Mural Project
BEF invested in hand on, experiential learning at Ridgewood Elementary School, helping students to broaden their perspectives and build community through art over a year-long project to design a welcome mural in the school entrance.
Cram and Jam Homework Club
BEF invested in core academics at Sunset High School through support for a before and after school program designed to help students work on homework with a focus on math and science.
Summer Boost
Summer reading is in the bag! BEF supports summer reading for striving elementary school students through our Summer Boost program. Students get to pick out 10 brand new, high interest books to take home and read. They return to school in the fall more enthusiastic and confident readers.