Tuesday, July 10, 2001

Partnering with you to raise Student Achievement

Welcome to Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation established in 1988 to support Kalamazoo Public Schools.

Our Mission

The Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation develops and supports programs and initiatives that promote excellence in education and high achievement for all Kalamazoo Public School students.

Our Values

All children desire to learn and can achieve at higher levels.

Public education is fundamental to a democratic, civil and prosperous society.

Public schools are critical institutions for breaking the cycle of poverty and redressing social inequities.

Public engagement, community support and adequate resources are essential to the success of public education.

Parents and caregivers must be involved in attempts to improve their schools.

The Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation plays a central role in building and sustaining broad support for quality education in the Kalamazoo Public Schools.

Our Goals

    Create public understanding of the strengths and challenges of the Kalamazoo Public School District and its need for public engagements, community support and adequate resources.

    Establish and maintain a plan for fund generation to ensure KPEF's long-term viability and to provide support for school improvement initiatives.

    Maintain a well-governed and well-managed organization that functions in a manner appropriate to its mission.

   Provide educational opportunities and foster initiatives to improve student achievements.   

     Forge strategic alliances with various segments of the community to assist and support Kalamazoo Public Schools' efforts to provide high quality public education for all students.

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The KPEF's Web Site was created to introduce you to the programs and services administered by the Foundation.  All of our programs   are designed to support the Kalamazoo Public School district's efforts to raise student achievement levels for all students.

Last year, every school in the district including KPS administration benefited from KPEF programs and services.  260 mentor/tutors were placed in the schools, 33 Mini-Grants and eight School Community grants delivering innovative, creative approaches to learning were awarded to teachers and administrators.   Through these grants, hundreds of students were impacted in a variety of positive ways!   These achievements impact educators too. They are very excited, energized and their creativity is stimulated prompting them to develop new ideas for future grants.

Click on the buttons listed on the left for more information about a specific KPEF program. 

Telephone

616-337-0498

Fax

616-337-0496

Postal address

714 S. Westnedge Avenue Suite 214

Electronic mail

General Information: [email protected]