Bethel District News, November 8, 2010, By Pat McGillivray
Meadow View's Jan Guianen was one of dozens
surprised with BEF grants last February.
EUGENE, Ore. -- They marched down school hallways with a band last year, surprising teachers by awarding grants of up to $500.
Bethel Education Foundation leaders are at it again, now accepting applications for the next round of grants.
The winning BEF grants must enhance and broaden the quality of a student’s educational experience; lend direct and immediate support to Bethel’s instructional activities and services; and assist other efforts to expand educational opportunities for Bethel kids.
BEF grants have already funded a wide variety of deserving programs including field trips, school gardens, new young adult novels, math manipulatives, music materials, calculators for high-needs students, SAT study books, and much more.
It won’t be long before more surprise presentations to Bethel teachers will be in order.