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Watercolor by Jorie, a 2nd grader in LEF's "Picturing Writing" program.    See more!
 


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Educated Tastes
2009
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To Be Announced)

LEF Trivia Bee
November 13, 2008
Thur
sday, 7 pm
Cary Hall

 

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an independent, 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1989 to enhance educational excellence for the children of Lexington Public Schools. 

We accomplish our mission through our grant programs, which provide Lexington Public School teachers with the knowledge, experience, and materials they need to remain at the frontiers of educational excellence. Our grants finance educational opportunities outside the scope of the school operating budget and target areas such as innovation in curriculum and instruction, professional development, and teacher mentoring. 

LEF is directed by a non-salaried board of community members and supported by contributions from residents and area businesses. LEF donors and volunteers reflect Lexington's spirit of cooperation, generosity, and shared responsibility for the public education of Lexington children. 

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Educated Tastes 2008

With the generosity of attendees, supporters, area businesses and restaurants, this annual culinary event raised over $88,000 for innovative educational programs in the Lexington Public Schools. Thanks to all who were part of this delightful evening! To find out more, including participating restaurants and sponsors, click here.

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Over $350,000 awarded in 2007-2008 for LEF’s three grant and fellowship programs,

including 26 new Program Grants awarded for 2007-2008. See below what your generous donations have made possible:
Program Grants
School Community Grants
Summer Fellowships.

Did You Know?

  • Over $2.3 million funded in LEF’s three grant and fellowship programs since 1991
  • $278,000 awarded for 26 Program Grants in 2007-2008 academic year
  • $134,300 awarded to 65 educators for Summer Fellowships since 2003, with $39,800 for 2008 Summer Fellowships
  • Over $154,000 in School Community Grants awarded since 2003, with $54,000 available to all schools and Superintendent’s office for 2007-2008
  • 15,512 STAR Awards honoring teachers and staff since 1991
  • All 9 Lexington schools and the Central Offices participate in LEF grants annually

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