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Why Support the Beaverton Education Foundation (BEF)?

BEF mobilizes community resources to fund innovative classroom, summer and after-school programs. Funds given to BEF pay for programs not mandated or funded by the state, but ones parents and dedicated educators consider necessary for a quality education. Each year, BEF partners with local and regional businesses, school staff, Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and the community to fund programs at all 51 Beaverton schools. Examples of BEF-funded programs are the Camp Achieve summer schools and the Safe and Sound for Student Success (S4) after-school programs. Along with the annual BEF Phone-a-thon, we are grateful for the continued support and have various opportunities to be a valued partner with BEF.

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The Beaverton Education Foundation is pleased to announce the award of the 2019 BEF Kids Count Grants. With thanks to our generous donors, including the BEF Building STEAM 4 All Program, Genentech and First Tech Federal Credit Union, BEF is awarding $122,737, funding summer and after-school programs at thirteen Beaverton schools and serve an estimated 700 students.

Camp Achieve | $90,000

Schools: Bethany, Cedar Mill, McKay, Raleigh Hills, Raleigh Park, Ridgewood, Rock Creek, Terra Linda and West TV Elementary Schools

Many at-risk students lack an educationally supportive environment over the summer and return to school with diminished skill (summer slide). Camp Achieve aims to address this by offering high-quality, research-based summer instruction. Two models are offered this summer: the 80 hour in a consecutive 4-week program and a new model featuring 54 hours of instruction- 9 days of face-to-face paired with an all summer online component.

Camp Achieve | $10,000

School: Kinnaman Elementary

Many at-risk students lack an educationally supportive environment over the summer and return to school with diminished skill (summer slide). This site will focus on mathematics, language arts, and physical activity.

Fractions Are My Friend | $4,982

School: McKinley Elementary

Fifth graders will work on fractions in real-world environments: recipes, blueprints, etc.

After-school Reading Club  | $7,755

School: Montclair Elementary

This after-school program will focus on struggling readers, providing focused, intensive work to improve critical reading skills.

Sunset Think Tank | $10,000

School: Sunset High School

After-school academic support available for any student.

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With thanks to our generous donors, including the Dave Gettling Technology Fund, Intel Corp., First Tech Federal Credit Union, The Spirit of New Seasons Market Awards, AHS Go Warriors! Opportunity Fund, and the BEF Building STEAM 4 All Program,the Beaverton Education Foundation has awarded $74,918 funding 63 classroom projects so far this academic year.

Thanks to your generous contributions, the dollars raised are enabling enrichment programs in Beaverton schools that otherwise would not be possible. For current programs, please visit Beaverton’s Choice, the hub that brings community and classrooms together.