Grant Funded by the Salem Education Foundation
Collins Middle and Salem High School band director, Mr. Ben Chertok, took a group of students to Carnegie Hall to perform! During the April performance, nearly 90 students participated, including orchestra and chorus students. Congrats to all the musicians who performed and to the teachers and families that supported them along the way!
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Scientific study of a simulated disease outbreak. A band performance at Carnegie Hall. A pottery wheel to be used in advanced classes and art club, alike. A huge Special Olympics across the Salem district that involves 300 children.
Salem students will benefit from these and other programs proposed by their teachers and supported by grants from Salem Education Foundation, a non-profit local group run by parents and other citizens. SEF Grants Co-Chair Stephen Beauparlant said, “SEF is proud to make possible creative experiences for kids in the Salem district and at Salem Academy by providing almost $25,000 this year to support eighteen special programs.“ Grants cover projects in the arts, STEM, literacy, social studies and leadership, and health and wellness. SEF Grants Co-Chair Peg Voss Howard explained, “SEF grants will benefit over 2200 Salem children this year alone.” Since its inception in 1994, SEF has provided approximately a million dollars to Salem schools.
Last year’s successful kindergarten scavenger hunt that introduced families to almost 50 businesses and institutions across the city will continue for a second year. A partnership with Appleton Farms will introduce 250 fifth graders to farming processes and environmental impacts. A high school club will offer budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to refashion discarded clothing to create new designs and then market and sell their up-cycled creations. At the December 5 meeting of the Salem School Committee, the following teachers will be recognized for their successful proposals: Beth Beaulieu, Ben Chertok, Emily Flaherty, Michelle Flewelling (2), Frank James, Alexandra Kirky, Lori Mendoza, Brenda Perez-Goodrum, Donna Ramsden, Amy Selvaggio, Jennifer Toler, Beth White, Pierce Woodward, Jon Workman, Liz Yoder.
On December 9, teachers Megan Bowen and Briana Bain-McNulty will be acknowledged at the Salem Academy Charter School.
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2024-25 TEACHER GRANT APPLICATIONS
Teacher grant applications for special projects are now available online and will be accepted until October 10. Click here for an application form.
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Salem Education Foundation is proud to have supported the 2019 and 2022 Olympics with grants. Play United!
Congratulations to the many students who participated in the Special Olympics at Bertram Field and to Michelle Flewelling, who organized it. Thanks also to the team of educators and high school students who helped. Salem Education Foundation is proud to have provided grants in 2019 and 2022. For more, go to News in Action in our Grants section.
WHAT DO WE DO?
The Salem Education Foundation (SEF) is a non-profit organization. We are dedicated to promoting community involvement and investment in the public schools of Salem, MA.
HOW DO WE DO IT?
1) We award grants to teachers for projects that expand students’ educational experiences across the curriculum. The money comes from our fundraising events and donations. We typically award over $20,000.00 in grants to teachers for curriculum-enhancing activities. For a full list of grant awards, and instructions to apply for a grant, click on our “Grants” dropdown menu.
2) We organize community volunteer participation in the Salem Public Schools. We rely on volunteerism to make SEF work. We have no paid staff. Community members do all of our fundraising and administration, donating their time and expertise. How would you like to help? For more information, click on our “Volunteer” dropdown menu.
OUR MISSION IS TO:
Cultivate a Love of Learning across the Community
Our Vision:
We SUPPORT a community of teachers and students excited to get to work. We BUILD a network of parents and community members to support teachers and students. Together we COLLABORATE to sustain great schools.
