When students arrive at the new Transformative Adventures in Hands-on Outdoor Education (TAHOE) Lab and Outdoor School, they’ll unpack sleeping bags and step into the forest instead of a classroom. Here, they’ll learn by exploring the world around them. For many, it will be their first overnight experience in nature, and thanks to a grant … Read more
At Donner Trail Elementary, students now have a comfortable way to learn outdoors, even in the snow! Thanks to an Excellence in Education grant, the school purchased 65 Crazy Creek chairs, durable and portable seats designed to handle cold, wet environments. The chairs will support the school’s expanding outdoor education program, which brings hands-on learning … Read more
The Excellence in Education Foundation is proud to support Wellness Programs Tahoe Truckee Unified School District schools. These are safe, welcoming spaces where students can step away from the pressures of academics, sports, and social life to find support, connection, and care. The centers are staffed by dedicated professionals who meet students where they are, … Read more
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
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
Students at Truckee High School are testing the local waters, thanks to a grant from Excellence in Education.
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.
Students in every school within the district have benefited from the following grants, and we continually seek to balance our giving in three ways: By the numbers: