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Investing in the future, the Foundation secures resources to support quality education through innovative programs, creative opportunities, and imaginative approaches.
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2011-2012 Grant Highlights:
A Little Farm Does a Lot of Good
Kennedy Elementary School kindergarten/first grade teacher Bryenne Alesch rarely met a student who was willing to miss his or her coveted recess. That changed, however, when the school introduced the “A Kid Can be a Farmer” program, giving Kennedy students the opportunity to work on a small-scale organic farm adjacent to the school. Bryenne said her kids are lining up to miss recess in favor of spending their time planting seeds, digging through dirt, and tasting freshly grown organic vegetables.
The Foundation funded this innovative program that allows every student at Kennedy Elementary the opportunity to work on the farm at least twice a year. The kids spend an hour rotating through several stations, helping to either plant and maintain the vegetables or harvest them in the fall. The farm also presents unique educational opportunities for Kennedy special education students. Special education classrooms visit the farm once a week and as a way to incorporate sensory integration to maximize both the learning and fun potential for students with special needs.
The Foundation’s support of this school program also enriches the community at large. The majority of the food harvested at the farm is donated to local food pantries. The Foundation also funded a field trip to the Community Action Coalition, where students had the opportunity to see how their hard work helps people in need all over the Madison area. “A Kid Can Be a Farmer” program is one example of how Foundation grants provide kids with a fun and healthy learning experience while impacting the community.
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PRESS RELEASES
April 2012 Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools Awards Nearly $50,000 in Grants to Support Innovative New Projects
February 2012 FMPS Provides More than 27,000 Meals to Madison Public School Students
November 2011 FMPS Awards More than $40,000 in Grants to Schools
October 2011 Hayden named president of Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools |
