Gloucester Education Foundation – GEF – Think The Best

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The Gloucester Education Foundation drives innovation, encourages creativity, expands student opportunities and empowers educators to strengthen teaching and learning in the Gloucester Public School District.

Donors

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Gloucester Education Foundation provides our community with a tangible way to have an impact on our schools through donations to GEF.

Teachers

APPLY FOR GRANTS

Grant applications are encouraged for programs/projects that promote innovation, provide enrichment, promote community collaboration and foster Increased student achievement.

Volunteers

GEF PROGRAMS

Since 2005, GEF has brought more than $6 million to the Gloucester Public Schools for innovative programs that inspire students and empower educators.

NEWS

Check out what’s happening at GEF

Great Things Happening at GEF

Great Things Happening at GEF

New fund seeks to assist schools in new normal – Gloucester Daily Times Article

New fund seeks to assist schools in new normal – Gloucester Daily Times Article

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Thanks to generous donors like Essex County Commun

Thanks to generous donors like Essex County Community Foundation, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Applied Materials Foundation, Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, Bank Gloucester, and Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, Gloucester students continue to receive high level curriculum both in school and remotely. #thanksforgiving #givingcomesinmanyforms

Supporting the social/emotional needs of our stude

Supporting the social/emotional needs of our students and parents is especially important right now which is why we are so thankful for O’Maley psychologist, Rebecca Wetter, and other members of our community, Dr. Orr and Dr. Konecky. Their work with GEF’s parenting panels and the work all our Gloucester school counselors do on a daily basis with Gloucester youth is critical and appreciated. #thanksforgiving #givingcomesinmanyforms

Happy #ThanksForGiving week! Giving comes in many

Happy #ThanksForGiving week! Giving comes in many forms which is why we are so thankful for all the homes that proudly displayed GEF yard signs this Fall. Even in an age of technology, word of mouth is still the biggest driver of success. Thank you for spreading the word!
#ThanksForGiving #givingcomesinmanyforms

We love supporting the students of GHS and are so

We love supporting the students of GHS and are so proud of this one! Read all about her Art For Equity project in the Gloucester Daily Times! #gloucesterdailytimes

Thank you to @bankgloucester and everyone who vote

Thank you to @bankgloucester and everyone who voted for us in Bank Gloucester’s, Banking for the Community program. We are so grateful to have been awarded $1,000!

Hey GEF Supporters, look what you did!! Dear GEF

Hey GEF Supporters, look what you did!!

Dear GEF,
Though this unprecedented time we are in has caused many struggles in education, it has also given me much time to reflect on the things I have gained over the last three years at Gloucester High School. Heading into my senior year, I have now taken 4 AP courses and plan on 2 more next year. Of all of the courses, I would have to say that AP Chemistry was my favorite. Not only did we have an amazing teacher who was beyond intelligent, kind, compassionate, and willing to help us in any way, but our work was also propelled with so many materials that many other students across the state may not have access to. With your funding I was able to complete different labs and experiments that connected the pages on a textbook to the world around me. In addition, the summer sessions that we participated in before school started were crucial in developing my learning. Beginning on the last day of school sophomore year, we stayed after the bell rang to do a lab where we turned regular juice into slush by shaking a bag! These summer sessions allowed me to keep my skills sharp from Honors Chemistry while tapping into the lessons to come in order to get a head start for the daunting AP test in May. Reflecting back, after having taken my AP test, I can confidently say that I am so happy I took this course and I am forever grateful for the materials you have supplied to further my education.

Sincerely,
Kelsey Lowthers

Have you followed @art.for.equity yet? GEF is prou

Have you followed @art.for.equity yet? GEF is proud to fund this student-led art project to raise awareness around diversity and inclusion through art. Read her plan and see the artwork in progress!

Mark your calendars for a very important discussio

Mark your calendars for a very important discussion on climate change with Bill McKibbin

Voting has begun for the @bankgloucester Banking f

Voting has begun for the @bankgloucester Banking for the Community! Gloucester Education is on the ballot and we could win up to $5,000 for our schools if we can gather enough votes! Please share and vote for us today @ bankGloucester.com

Thanks to great local partners, this year’s Coun

Thanks to great local partners, this year’s Count Down to Kindergarten included a custom Gloucester coloring book. Welcome kindergarten families!!!

Thank you Seashore Comfort Solutions for supportin

Thank you Seashore Comfort Solutions for supporting Gloucester Public Schools!! #weareinthistogether #gloucesterdailytimes

KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES!! Count down to kindergarten

KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES!! Count down to kindergarten begins! Don’t forget to pick up your backpacks filled with give-aways on Wednesday, 8/26 10-11:30 or Thursday, 8/27 5:30-7:00 at the Gloucester Preschool Parking Lot, 2 Blackburn Drive.

It’s that time of year! Count down to kindergart

It’s that time of year! Count down to kindergarten begins.

Gloucester Public Schools prepare to make their fi

Gloucester Public Schools prepare to make their final school reopening plans this evening. No matter what format learning takes, our schools will still need our help. Here’s how you can make a difference. Donate to the School Response Fund today. Visit www.thinkthebest.org or link in bio

Our most vulnerable students are at the highest ri

Our most vulnerable students are at the highest risk of falling behind as education adapts to Covid-19 concerns. With your help, we can ensure that ALL students have what they need to be engaged in their learning. Please donate to our School Response Fund today at www.thinkthebest.org. Link in bio

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