Welcome!

The Public Education Foundation for the Children of the Edmonds School District (PEF) is a community-based non-profit organization committed to creating opportunities for students to maximize their personal, creative and academic potential.

Mission Statement

To enhance student learning within The Edmonds School District by securing and distributing financial resources. 

PEF Grant Recipient Video, Bob Shepard's 5th grade class from Seaview Elementary

SAVE THE DATE!

Growing Through the Years Spring Luncheon
April 23, 2008
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Lynnwood Convention Center

Featuring Key Note Speaker

Theodore White, PH.D.
Global Health: Worldwide Challenges & Local Solutions

Full Member, Seattle Biomedical Reseach Institute
Full Professor, Department of Pathobiology, University of Washington

Preparing our students as members of a Global Community

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Who Is the Public Education Foundation for the Children of the Edmonds School District?

The PEF is comprised of businesses, individuals and families in the communities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Woodway who volunteer to raise money to enrich the learning opportunities for all of the students in the Edmonds School District. For over twenty years The Public Education Foundation has supported students, teachers and schools by putting the money we raise where it enhances student learning the most - directly into our schools and classrooms.

How We Raise Money

The Public Education Foundation for the Children of the Edmonds School District is a non-profit organization that operates separately from The Edmonds School District and is funded solely by private contributions; community leaders such as The McNaughton Foundation and Wight's Home & Garden and many individual contributors. We have one or two annual fundraising events. This year our Growing Through the Years Spring Luncheon will be on April 23, 2008 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. You can help us make a difference for each and every student in the district by attending, hosting a table, or helping to sponsor our event.

Where the Money Goes

PEF gives an average of $45,000 every year to fund classroom needs and school wide requests through our grant process. We strive to "fill the gap" by funding projects that are not covered by state and federal monies, such as science text books, math and science software, math manipulatives and accessible playground equipment. We also provide scholarships for summer school and give new teachers funds to help set up their classrooms. Our grants provide funds for unique and creative lessons that align with the Edmonds School District curriculum and inspire growth in math, science, art, reading and writing.