Our focus is on supporting meaningful learning opportunities in four key value areas to help every student succeed and thrive.
These value areas include: Investment in Core Academics, Hands-on, Experiential Learning, Career-Connected Learning, and Emergent Needs.
Investment in Core Academics
Building literacy, math, and core learning experiences helps develop student confidence. Each project we fund lays the groundwork for future success.
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Hands-on, Experiential Learning
Offering hands-on, experiential, engaged learning opportunities is at the core of BEF’s mission. When classroom work parallels real world experiences, students are inspired to learn not only technical skills, but also critical thinking and problem solving skills applicable to every aspect of their lives.
Recent investments include:
Career-Connected Learning
Preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce means providing skill-based education that goes beyond the traditional classroom experience. Career-connected learning delivers technical knowledge with hands-on, real-world applications so students can visualize career pathways.
Recent investments include:
Emergent Needs
As new challenges and opportunities increasingly become part of the daily realities of our community, BEF has a proven model for supporting school innovation. Working with educators, we identify and pilot new ideas, then raise funds to test, refine, and scale up impactful programs to ensure students have the resources they need. This model also allows us to quickly respond to emergent needs.
We know that needs will continue to change, and BEF is ready to respond.
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Here’s What We’re Making Possible:
