Screening Brings Community Together in Support of Music Education

On September 26, 2024, CCEF had the pleasure of co-hosting a screening of the Academy Award-Winning Documentary Short, The Last Repair Shop, at the Robert Frost Auditorium. The evening developed into much more than a screening – as an opportunity to showcase both the incredibly robust music education programs across CCUSD and also highlight the…

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CCEF’s 2023-24 Year in Review

We are excited to share CCEF’s 2023-24 Year in Review, a comprehensive look at the remarkable achievements from the past year. This document showcases how our efforts have impacted students’ learning experiences, while also recognizing the key individuals and community partners who helped drive our mission forward—to ensure every CCUSD student thrives and reaches their full…

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Thank you Culver City Rotary Community Foundation!

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…

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Multiplying CCUSD Students’ Enthusiasm for Math

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…

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Creativity on Display in the Elementary Art & Innovation Labs

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…

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Partnership Spotlight: The Surplus Store

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…

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Sony Pictures Entertainment Champions Arts Education

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…

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Celebrating National Arts in Education Week 2023

National Arts in Education Week Logo

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…

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