Truckee High Students Explore the Human Body with Anatomage Tablets Students at Truckee High School are engaging with human anatomy in a whole new way thanks to a cutting-edge tool that provides high-resolution, interactive visuals of real human cadavers. Anatomage Tablets, funded by a $26,069 grant from Excellence in Education, offer students the ability to … Read more
Amy Macosko is the Interim Executive Director for the Excellence in Education Foundation. With three years of service on the foundation’s board, including one year as board president, Amy is committed to the foundation’s mission of ensuring local students have access to top-tier educational resources and opportunities. Amy brings years of experience in marketing, branding, … Read more
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Support Our Students fund drive, a vital fundraising effort aimed at raising $20,000 to fund teacher grants and district initiatives across all Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) schools. These grants go beyond just providing financial assistance — they directly impact students by giving teachers the extra … Read more
Our popular fundraising program, Dining for Schools, returns on Sept. 22 with the addition of two new participating restaurants—Wild Pine at Northstar California Resort and Best Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant. Additionally, last year, The Dining Room at Village Lodge at Sugar Bowl joined the program, extending the offerings to Donner Summit. The Dining Room at … Read more
The Excellence in Education Foundation announced recipients of the 2024/25 Linda Brown Fellows and Star Awards at the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Back-to-School Convocation event on Friday, August 23. Each year, Excellence in Education accepts nominations for the awards from students, parents, community members, and TTUSD staff members. The Linda Brown Fellows Awards recognize … Read more
Rising Educator Scholarships went to Dustin Bauer and Daniella Espinoza-Juvenal from North Tahoe High School and Lela Hermosilla and Roger Flores Carrasco from Truckee High School. These students were awarded funds to help them in their pursuit of a career in education. The McGinity Scholarship went to Reese Hoffman from Truckee High School. Reese was … Read more
Students at Truckee High School are testing the local waters, thanks to a grant from Excellence in Education.
Heidi Bushway Verkler at North Tahoe School received a grant that fuded a new Lego robotics system at North Tahoe School.
Marnie Luxford was looking for a way to enhance the communication and vocational skills of Tahoe Lake Elementary special education students. Along with Kelsee Bensley, she applied for an Excellent in Education grant to purchase a food and beverage cart to be operated by special education staff and students.
Courtney Delgado responded to student requests for child development experiences by applying for a grant from Excellence in Education for RealCare Babies.