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
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
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
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
Students at Truckee High School are testing the local waters, thanks to a grant from Excellence in Education.
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: