By Renee OldhamExecutive Director, Mt. Vernon Education Foundation While the school buildings may seem quieter this summer, the work behind the scenes never stops. At the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation, summer isn’t our slow season…
Read MoreAt the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to dream boldly, learn deeply, and succeed fully. Behind every scholarship granted, every innovative program funded, and every student inspired, there’s…
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In Mrs. Brooke Chapman’s 1st grade classroom, learning goes beyond the basics. Every day, she nurtures a group of advanced math learners who are eager to be challenged, inspired, and engaged in meaningful ways. Recognizing…
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It starts with a bounce.A small child steadies themselves on a brightly colored mini trampoline, knees slightly wobbly, a mix of anticipation and excitement written across their face. With a tiny leap, they begin a…
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MVEF has purchased over 7800 Snacks this Year, Allocated $7500 Four years ago, the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation (MVEF) embraced a powerful truth: for children to learn, they must first feel safe, seen, and supported.…
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MVEF Awards Grant to Support DARE Program Development at Mt. Vernon Middle School The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation (MVEF) is proud to announce the awarding of an $800 grant to DARE Officer Lee Carnish to…
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MVEF $500 Mini-Grant When we reviewed Mrs. Sarah Cameron’s mini grant request for a class set of Kokopelli’s Flute by Will Hobbs and Scholastic News magazines, we immediately recognized how thoughtful and intentional this request…
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Every student. Every teacher. Every classroom. Impacted. When the third-grade team at Fortville Elementary—Melanie Hufford, Amy Hoeppner, Larissa Gordon, Kristina McCoskey, Sharon Tyner, and Jill Mace—shared their vision with the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation, it…
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Bringing Real-World Coding to Life: A Mini Grant Success Story When Stephanie Thorla, a dedicated 1st and 2nd grade educator, submitted a mini grant request for $500, her passion for hands-on learning and real-world application…
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At the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the tools to thrive—especially when it comes to learning how to read. When Fortville Elementary’s second-grade teachers approached us with a simple yet…
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