STAMFORD, CT — JULY 30, 2020 — The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) is pleased to introduce its Board of Directors’ Executive Committee for fiscal year 2021: Barbara Aronica-Buck, President; Michael Zanga, Vice President; Kat Hanley, Secretary; Bryan Bishop, Treasurer. During the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, these dedicated volunteers will…
STAMFORD, CT — July 2nd, 2020 — The Stamford Public Schools and the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) are working together to make kindergarten registration easy, safe, and fun. Together, they are excited to announce outdoor Kindergarten Readiness Fairs! When: Saturdays — July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1 10:00 a.m.…
STAMFORD, CT — June 26th, 2020 —The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) is pleased to announce the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) graduating class of 2020. This group of parent leaders overcame many challenges throughout their studies, including the shift to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The graduates celebrated their success in a…
STAMFORD, CT – June 16, 2020 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation’s 13th annual Excellence in Education Awards will be an evening celebrating Stamford leaders and educators who are being recognized for their commitment to public education. The event will take place virtually on Monday, June 22nd, streaming live from www.spefct.org from 6PM-7PM. Optional virtual…
April 22, 2020, Stamford, CT — As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to affect students and families, causing education to pivot from classroom instruction to a prolonged distance learning model, the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) and The Ferguson Library have partnered to launch Home Work Helpers, which provides free, online, interactive academic help for students in…
STAMFORD, CT – February 24, 2020 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) today announced it has received a $50,000 grant from The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation in support of its Summer Start program. Summer Start is a five-week, half-day program for four- and five-year-old children who have not had the benefit of a…