The current health and financial situations are wreaking havoc on school budgets in Walnut Creek and across California. The only way to preserve and enhance our local public schools is by donating to WCEF. While we do not know what school will look like in August, what is clear is our students need private donations to maintain the level of education they deserve.

We are stronger together.

WCEF was created by parents in the 1980s when our community was faced with drastic budget cuts, the same situation we are in today due to consistent underfunding and COVID-19. Donations to WCEF ensure all students in the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School receive a quality education and graduate with confidence. 

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California ranks far below the national average when it comes to public school funding. This lack of funding has created a gap that affects all of our students. Unfortunately, school budgets in 2020-21 and 2021-22 will be significantly impacted by the current economic situation caused by COVID-19 creating an even wider gap for your student. 

Here are a few ways this funding gap affects your child:​

• ​Larger classroom sizes
  
• Lower teacher pay or less teachers
• No STEAM programs offered in elementary school
• Limited electives for middle schools
• Fewer Advanced Placement electives at the high school level
• Reduced library hours and programs
  
• Elimination of school nurses and counsellors from TK-12

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Per student funding
​Breakdown:

HoW YOUR Donation to WCEF ​helpS bridge the funding gap:

• Fund salaries for 20+ Art, Music, Science, and P.E. teachers in TK-5
• Help reduce teacher to student ratio
• Increase in-class instruction for TK-5
• Support middle school STEAM electives
• Tk-8 Math Coach to deepen teaching and student learning
• Keep library doors open
• Increase high school AP and elective offerings
• Reduce classroom size at Las Lomas
• Provide an on-campus Wellness Center at Las Lomas to support social-emotional needs of students​

DONATING IS EASY!

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​FAMILY CAN contribute

All gifts, regardless of size, add up to make a difference. Please contribute an amount that works with your family’s budget. 

​Your gift matters. Your participation is needed

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​Use the button below to make a one-time payment or set up a monthly donation amount that works for your family. Our suggested amount is $600 per child, but every gift, from $5 to $5000, helps.

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Download and complete THIS FORM ​and mail it along with your check to:

​WCEF
P.O. Box 186
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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HOW IT WORKS

Parents and community members donate to WCEF

WCEF gives the money to the Walnut Creek and Acalanes School Districts.
​In 2019-20, WCEF has promised $1.25 million

The districts distribute the money to pay for programs and salaries at our schools

where does the money go?

GRADES TK-5

• Full school year of hands-on Art, Music, Science Lab, and P.E.
• Salaries for 20+ Instructional Specialists 
• Math Coach to deepen instruction and learning
• New! Teacher Grant Program

GRADES 6-8

• Support for STEAM electives (Robotics, Computer Sciences, Digital Arts, Band, World Languages & more) 
• ​Full-time Credentialed Librarian and research databases
• Math Coach to deepen instruction and learning
• New! Teacher Grant Program

GRADES 9-12

• 12 additional core academic classes - ensuring the 7-period day, smaller class sizes, and access to college readiness classes and electives
• ​Support of the Wellness Center, serving the social-emotional needs of students

SECURE our public schools with a gift to the WCEF endowment

These are unprecedented times. To help secure the future of our schools, WCEF is launching the WCEF Endowment. We invite our Las Lomas High School Class of 2020 families and friends to donate with a Knight Senior Gift. By donating in honor of your graduating senior, your gift will become part of the WCEF Endowment and provide a lasting legacy in your senior’s name, supporting our schools for future generations and protecting the investment you have made in all Walnut Creek students.

The WCEF Endowment has the potential to provide a stable source of income, with each gift bringing us closer to our goal of preserving and enhancing public education. While still small, we hope to grow the Endowment each year through contributions from the Class of 2020 and future classes of graduating seniors. 

How Much Should You Donate? All donations are valued, but we are asking $50 to $5,000, or more. All donations to WCEF are tax deductible. Donors will be thanked in our annual report, and students honored on our virtual donor wall. To donate, click here.

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Our Community

These dedicated community members understand that a dynamic and successful school district helps attract families that sustain a healthy community.

Realtor Spotlight

Christina Linezo
Dudum Real Estate

Understanding the connection between top-rated schools and our thriving city, Christina donates to WCEF. We appreciate her contributions and her awareness of what healthy schools can do for our community!

Business Spotlight

Dave Wright
​EXTREME PIZZA

Extreme Pizza has been supporting WCEF since the mid 2000's and has donated over $20,000 through the years. We are unbelievably grateful for his commitment to our community and schools.

Community Spotlight

LISA SUN
Community Donor

Lisa is one of those people we are absolutely thrilled to have on our donor list and involved. She's an avid supporter with her time and resources— even after her son graduated. A former WCEF president, we thank you, Lisa!

WHO WE ARE

WCEF, led by a passionate volunteer board comprised of parents and community members, raises funds to cover the cost of essential STEAM programs, salaries & technology necessary to engage and inspire our kids.
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Find out more about the Walnut Creek Education foundation team:

Meet The WHOLE Team!

Our executive board

WHY WE DONATE

Ben Winig & Mala Subramanian
Walnut Heights parent

"WCEF supports programs that shouldn’t be considered 'maybes' or even 'nice-to-haves.' Rather, they are critical to ensuring our kids are well-rounded, academically prepared, and emotionally ready for their journey from kindergarten through high school."

Sarah Talach
TICE CREEK PARENT​

“When my son was in Kindergarten, I didn't quite understand the significant role donations to WCEF play in my child's education. As I learned more, I realized that without WCEF's support students would not have the opportunity to work with amazing specialists who enhance learning while making it fun!”

T. Otten
Murwood Parent

"I initially was taken aback by donations of any kind for public schools but when I learned how it directly benefited my child, I couldn’t say no. It was that important to me. If you can’t make the full donation, donate what you can."

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