The Brookline Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated
to preserving Brookline's commitment to excellence in public education.
Our supporters include parents, concerned citizens, and businesses who
share the belief that strong public schools are essential to the quality
of life and future well-being of our town.
The Brookline Education Foundation has announced the presentation of a gift of science equipment to the Public Schools of Brookline in honor of the Foundation’s 25th anniversary. This equipment will greatly enhance science teaching and learning in all Brookline schools.
Each elementary school will receive a stereo microscope and books to support the curriculum for every second grade classroom as well as one microscope camera for use by the entire school. Stereo microscopes provide magnified, three-dimensional views of visible objects. Microscope cameras can display magnified images of all types of objects to an entire class at once via a computer or TV monitor.
In addition, Brookline High School will receive a groundwater simulator. This simulator will provide visualization and hands-on experience of complex groundwater principles to be used in BHS chemistry, environmental science, science seminars, and physics classes.
Throughout the 2008-09 school year, the Foundation will be hosting parent breakfasts in each of the Brookline elementary schools during which Townwide Science Curriculum Coordinator Janet MacNeil will discuss the kindergarten through grade 2 science curriculum. Click here to view her presentation in a separate window.
BEf Co-sponsors visit by pulitzer Prize Winner
On Monday, October 6, David M. Kennedy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian specializing in American history, met with Brookline High School students, teachers, and parents. His visit was co-sponsored by the Brookline Education Foundation, the BHS 21st Century Fund, and the Brookline High School PTO.
Dr. Kennedy spent the entire day at Brookline High, meeting with all Juniors and Seniors and with several American History classes. He also spoke with Brookline Public School Social Studies educators and later addressed BHS parents at that evening's annual "Conversazione."
The Brookline Education Foundation was honored to have Dr. Kennedy speak at the our annual "Learn Something New Every Day" event for Green Apple Society members on Sunday, October 5. Over 100 invited guests assembled at Wheelock College, to hear Dr. Kennedy share his insights about the state of America in 2008 and the presidential election.
FOUNDATION HONORs TEACHERS
Celebrating Teachers is a special opportunity for the Brookline Education Foundation and members and supporters of the Brookline Public Schools to voice our gratitude for the enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism of all Brookline educators. In this, our 27th year of service, we also celebrate the Foundation's continuing role as a significant resource and effective advocate in support of educational excellence and innovation in the Brookline Public Schools.
This year's Caverly Award winners were announced at our May 20th Celebrating Teachers at Newbury College in Brookline. They are Alicia Hsu, who teaches third grade at the Lawrence School, and Ellen Lewis, who teaches English at Brookline High School.
Teacher, collaborative, and systemwide grants and awards totaling over $285,000 also were announced at Celebrating Teachers. These funds will support activities at all Brookline schools, from pre-school through grade 12, during the 2008-09 school year.
