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The Stamford Public Education Foundation's mission is to support the students and teachers in Stamford's Public Schools through community collaboration and philanthropy.

At the elementary level, the Foundation supports literacy initiatives and at the middle and high school levels our focus is on college and career readiness.

 
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Mill River Clean Up with Cloonan Middle School and UConn Students

SPEF took 35 students from the Stamford Mentoring Program at Cloonan Middle School on a field trip to the Mill River Park.  They were met at the park by mentors...
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The Value of Volunteers – In Dollars and Sense

Despite continued economic uncertainty, the nation’s commitment to volunteerism remains steady year after year. Volunteers continue to provide a valuable resource for nonprofit organizations; they help nonprofits meet their goals....
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What are the Common Core State Standards?

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are the result of a state-led effort by the nation’s governors and chief state school officers to develop common, rigorous expectations for students in...
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What are the Common Core State Standards?

What is the impact of the CCSS? Common standards present a rare opportunity to drive alignment of other critical pieces of education—curriculum, assessment and professional development – around a cohesive strategy...
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