With the pandemic came unexpected changes, and the Beaverton Education Foundation was ready. We did what we always do — support our students and staff across the Beaverton School District so our students have the tools they need to learn and succeed. And as a result, we were able to shift with the times and support programs big and small to fill in gaps in district funding.
Our commitment to connecting community and classrooms remains constant. Thanks to our donors, last year we invested $434,307 in:
- afterschool programs for middle school students, providing key academic support, mentorship and opportunities to play sports, and other enrichment opportunities
- summer programs that re-engaged students after remote and hybrid learning, and help prevent the summer slide while building relationships
- specialized resources for implementing hybrid learning
- innovative classroom projects, like ones that help students with social and emotional learning
- much-needed classroom supplies
We reached more than 33,000 students in 2020-2021 — that’s more than 80% of all Beaverton students — and worked directly with educators at more than 45 schools across the District. We listened to what they needed, and valued their inside knowledge and connections to their communities. That’s what makes Beaverton Education Foundation’s programs impactful and scalable across the District, this year and every year.
Be a part of what’s to come
We know this school year will require agile thinking and swift action to face the challenges coming our way. And we’re ready. We will continue to support our cornerstone initiatives — our afterschool and summer programs — and seek out new solutions at the district and school levels to meet the needs of Beaverton’s students and educators.
With help from our donors and partners, we will listen and respond and innovate, so that our students can thrive and be prepared for their brightest future. Join us.
“BEF’s support got us thinking even bigger than we originally were.”
— Highland Park Middle School Math Teacher