SPEF Mentees Provide Holiday Cheer for 2 Families Living at the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut

WHAT: On Tuesday, December 5th, Newfield Elementary School students will be joined by their UConn Stamford mentors to celebrate the culmination of the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF)’s Service-Learning Program. The students met with their mentors for 10 sessions this fall to discuss topics such as civic engagement, citizenship, community service, and leadership.At the ceremony,…

Stamford Public Education Foundation’s Literacy Celebration Provides Books and Entertainment to Stamford Children

STAMFORD, CT – November 9, 2017 – Over 400 Stamford families gathered at the Ferguson Library on Saturday, November 4, 2017, for the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF)’s bi-annual Reading is FUNdamental book give-away. Over 25 SPEF volunteers distributed approximately 500 books to children in kindergarten through 5th grade, with each child being able to…

Stamford Public Education Foundation to Distribute Hundreds of New Books at Reading is FUNdamental Book Give-Away

STAMFORD, CT – October 26, 2017 – On Saturday, November 4th, hundreds of local children and their families will be gathering at the Ferguson Library 3rd Floor Auditorium, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm to enjoy the Reading is FUNdamental book give-away. This bi-annual, free event is sponsored by…

Stamford Public Education Foundation Launches Three New Programs

STAMFORD, CT – October 23, 2017 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) today announced it is reaching new student populations with the introduction of three new programs this fall: the Student-Athlete Program, the Early College Studies Program, and the Franklin Forum. In the 2016-17 academic year, SPEF directly served 21 Stamford public schools, distributed…