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CCEF was thrilled to receive a generous $20,000 grant from the Culver City Rotary Community Foundation (CCRCF) to fund their CCUSD Teacher Grants program which supports a wide range of classroom projects. On April 25, Rotarians Jane Leonard, Carmela Raack, Lyn Caron, and Lori Segal, and CCEF Executive Director Wendy Hamill distributed award checks and…

On April 13, 2024, 150 4th and 5th grade students from Culver City and beyond participated in the 17th Annual Excellence in Mathematics Culver City “E = MC2” Math Olympiad Tournament held at El Rincon Elementary School. Student Math Clubs that meet weekly at all five CCUSD elementary schools sent two teams each to the…

With a focus on supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics programs at  CCUSD schools, the Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) is proud to make funding possible for specialized learning spaces like the CCUSD Art & Innovation Labs (CCAIL) at every elementary school. In 2021, the Elementary Visual Arts program was re-envisioned and expanded with…

It is with great pride and respect that we share the exciting news that the Friends of the Sandy Segal Youth Health Center (SSYHC) has combined their organization with CCEF in order to strengthen our shared efforts to bring essential health resources into our schools. By merging our two non-profit organizations together, we aim to sustain the…

The Culver City Education Foundation urges the Culver City community to Vote YES on CCUSD Bond Measure E on the March 2024 ballot. This bond will raise $358 million in dedicated funding to address critical facility improvements at every Culver City school, and will help support the needs of Culver City students and teachers. Why…

CCEF is proud to receive contributions from both the CCUSD parent community as well as Culver City’s local businesses like The Surplus Store. The Edell-Naylor family owns this specialty store with a 78-year history, and Jaime Edell Naylor experienced the benefit of a CCUSD education first-hand. Her father, John Edell, is a CCHS graduate and…

The Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) takes great pride in making connections with local stakeholders, engaging them as partners to increase opportunities for our students. Culver City is lucky to have a robust creative community, and many have joined CCEF’s Business Partnership Program to positively impact our schools. Companies like Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) provide…

From September 10-16th, CCEF joins the nation in celebrating “National Arts in Education Week.” Hands-on visual and performing arts opportunities are an essential part of a well-rounded educational experience. CCUSD’s dedicated arts educators not only teach technical skills and encourage creativity, but they also allow learners to hone their problem-solving skills, and develop effective teamwork…

On May 7, 2023, we gathered 800+ CCUSD families and community members to spend their Sunday afternoon on the iconic Culver Studios front lawn, sampling delicious dishes from Culver City’s vibrant restaurant scene! It is our hope that every guest got a “taste” of how uniquely special our neighborhood is by mingling with our restaurant and booth partners, watching the incredible local…

Culver City Students Learn from Professional Arts Organizations in the Front and Center Theatre Collaborative Does your elementary student come home talking about pirates or storytellers in their classrooms? Do you wonder how your high schooler got to see a performance at a local theater? These experiences and more are made possible by the Front…