Ferndale Education Foundation
Supporting excellence in education through innovative programs
initiated by Ferndale Public Schools teachers & staff
ABOUT FEF
Welcome,
The Ferndale Education Foundation makes possible a wide range of unique learning opportunities for students in all Ferndale Public Schools. It does so through the generous support of people who share the Foundation’s belief that every student must be challenged. Ferndale Education Foundation grants enable our dedicated educators to inspire future generations. They provide equipment that enhances the learning experience, and they increase exposure to the arts, history and great literature.
Grants also help students improve their scores on standardized tests.The Foundation supports an ambitious after-school tutoring program to improve reading and math skills. This program underwrites the cost of initiatives designed to help students from different backgrounds better understand each other, with a goal of enhancing the educational experience for all our children. It also prepares them for the responsibilities of leadership and citizenship.

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Our History
The FEF was formed in 1989 by Superintendent William Coyne. He recognized a need for a Foundation that would support worthwhile educational initiatives that could not be funded through the general operating budget of the district. Since then, the Foundation has annually supported such program as Camp Skyline, mini-grants for innovative teaching concepts, after-school and summer tutoring and visiting authors.
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Our Philosophy
The FEF makes possible a wide range of unique learning opportunities for students in all Ferndale Public Schools.It does so through the generous support of people who share the Foundation's belief that every student must be challenged.
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