STAMFORD, CT – April 10, 2017 – Imagine being challenged to use nothing but recycled materials to build a self-propelled vehicle that can take an evasive action to avoid being followed, or a robot that can mimic human actions. Or, imagine using nothing but balsa wood and glue to design a structure that must be…
Claude Morest and Josue Jasmin Share SPEF’s Educator Award STAMFORD, CT – March 29, 2017 – More than 250 community members joined the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) in honoring businesses and community leaders for their commitment to education in Stamford on March 23, 2017. SPEF CEO Matthew Quinones, Mayor David Martin, Senator Carlo Leone,…
STAMFORD, CT – February 9, 2017 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF), a non-profit organization that has served thousands of students and their families since 1996, today announced that Near & Far Aid is supporting SPEF’s Stamford Mentoring Program with a grant of $10,000. Near & Far Aid, based in Southport, CT, is an…
STAMFORD, CT – February 16, 2017 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF), a local non-profit organization that has served thousands of students and their families since 1996, today announced that Wells Fargo has awarded SPEF a $5,000 grant that will be used to enhance and expand its flagship Stamford Mentoring Program. Wells Fargo’s $5,000…
STAMFORD, CT – February 16, 2017 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF), a non-profit organization that has served thousands of students and their families since 1996, recognized the dedication of its mentors and mentees this week in honor of National Mentoring Month. SPEF honored college, corporate, and community volunteers for their service to the…
PLTI Announces New Coordinator and Kicks Off 2017 Training on January 21st STAMFORD, CT – January 11, 2017 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) today announced it is now the fiduciary and sponsor of the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI), which is launching its 2017 program on January 21st. In addition, PLTI graduate and…