At Alder Creek Middle School, students design, build, program, and solve problems with LEGO® robotics kits! Thanks to a $3,520 grant from Excellence in Education, the robotics program expanded to provide more opportunities for students with a wider range of interests, abilities, and learning needs. Technology and math teacher Jonathon Levin first introduced LEGO SPIKE … Read more
Strong writing skills open the door to self-expression, critical thinking, and academic success. At Kings Beach Elementary, a new Excellence in Education grant is helping to bring more structure, engagement, and opportunity to writing instruction for students across grades 2 through 5. The grant, submitted by Katena Sanford, provides a one-year school license for the … Read more
Preparing students for life beyond high school includes creating meaningful, real-world opportunities to build independence, confidence, and job-ready skills. The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) Adult Transition program, which serves adult students with disabilities ages 18 to 21, helps develop essential life skills for a healthy and independent adulthood. In collaboration with WorkAbility and … Read more
We’re proud to announce this year’s scholarship recipients! McGinity Scholarship: Congratulations to Lila Mahan, recipient of a one-time $2,000 award to continue her education in healthcare. Rising Educator Scholarship: Cheers to Josephine Aguilar, awarded $2,500 per year for two years as she pursues a degree in education. We’re excited to support the next generation of … Read more
Students at Truckee High School are testing the local waters, thanks to a grant from Excellence in Education.
The Excellence in Education Foundation was established in 1986 in response to legal policies, like CA Prop 13, that were passed in the 1970s that significantly reduced funding for schools, including the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD). As TTUSD began to feel the crunch of reduced funding, a group of concerned citizens raised approximately … Read more