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CCEF Bolsters Distance Learning with Grant
When the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) moved to distance learning in March of 2020, over 7,000 students and teachers had to abruptly adjust, using entirely new methods of learning and instruction. It seemed with the closure of most school facilities, inevitably students would no longer have access to essential classroom supplies nor to…
Read MoreAmazon Supports CCUSD with $250,000 Donation
The Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) announces a $250,000 contribution from Amazon to support the much-needed renovation of an outdoor space for the primary campus of the Office of Child Development within the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD). CCEF is the lead fundraising partner for CCUSD and raises funds for programs throughout the entire…
Read MoreKids Creating at Home with Makerspace Supplies
The Culver City Education Foundation has provided funding to send Makerspace supply kits home for every student at every CCUSD elementary school. This allows our students to keep designing, creating and problem-solving while learning at home. CCEF recently received a generous $10,000 gift from an anonymous donor to help fund the cost of these 2,600…
Read MoreCCHS Robotics: Supporting college and career dreams
Diana Martinez knew at a very early age she wanted to study engineering and robotics. Thanks to her mother, Diana participated in an afterschool program while still in elementary school, then in summer programs and was hooked. “I loved working with toy power tools and watching Bob the Builder, especially the character named Wendy!” said…
Read MoreAmazon employees share expertise with CCHS students
Culver City High School students recently enjoyed special guests from Amazon in their computer programming and film classes. Several professionals working with Amazon volunteered their time to speak virtually with students and share their technical skills and career experiences as part of Amazon’s “Week of Service” for their LA-based employees. Film students engaged with guest…
Read MoreJoin in CCEF’s 2020-21 Annual Campaign
The Culver City Education Foundation supports vital arts and STEM education programs that inspire learning and promote success. CCEF impacts the entire district and provides essential resources to keep every CCUSD school strong. Staying at the forefront of providing exceptional learning opportunities is not possible without your support. Please invest in our schools by making…
Read MoreSIP for our Schools 2020 is a success
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first-ever virtual fundraiser/wine tasting event on September 26th. Over 375 households tuned in virtually to enjoy a live streamed program that included an expert-led wine tasting adventure, surprise visits from celebrity guests, an exciting silent auction, and highlights of CCEF’s work to support valuable programs at every…
Read More$50,000 to purchase more culturally – diverse books district – wide
The Culver City Education Foundation is proud to announce a grant of $50,000 to provide culturally relevant and inclusive titles to all elementary, middle and high school libraries. This gift is made possible thanks to a generous bequest for library support by Darlene Bilkiss, a beloved kindergarten teacher at Farragut for 38 years. The project started…
Read More140 High School Seniors Receive Free College Application
More than 140 Culver City High School graduates in 2019 and 2020 were able to apply to the college of their choice without paying an application fee, courtesy of a new program sponsored by the CCEF. The program, named #IApplied, provides up to $100 for one college application by each graduating student to a…
Read MoreCCHS Robotics Blooms with CCEF Support
The Culver City High School Robotics team has tripled in size during the past four years to 45 members — growth made possible by $65,000 in CCEF support. In 2019, the team won a regional competition and competed in the national championship in Houston.
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