Founded in 1992 as a non-profit volunteer organization, the Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence (WSFEE) has pledged over $800,000 in funds for programs that enhance the educational experience of Western Springs District 101 students. Funds are raised through a variety of activities and given back to the four schools; McClure Junior High, Field Park, Forest Hills and Laidlaw in the form of approved grants which are written and submitted by teachers, administrators and parents. Grants are reviewed and approved twice yearly by the WSFEE Board of Directors. Programs funded support every aspect of education, the arts, science, technology, literacy, social studies and physical education.
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The mission of the Western Springs Foundation for Educational Excellence is to acquire and distribute financial and other resources for the benefit of Western Springs District 101 educational programs and activities that will extend and enhance the quality and depth of education and provide students with unique learning opportunities. It is intended that the Foundation will operate independently from the District 101 School Board and its normal budgetary process.
In addition to providing unique learning opportunities for the District's students, the Foundation will support unique growth opportunities for teachers through such creative programs as the Travel and Learn for the Classroom (TLC) fellowships, offered biennially during the spring grant period. The Foundation also aims to facilitate community and school partnerships by the promotion of community awareness of grant-funded school programs through public communication and community involvement.
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