Dear Walnut Creek Community,

With the decision made to close our schools through May, we at the Walnut Creek Education Foundation (WCEF TK-12) are discussing ways we can still support our mission to preserve and enhance public education for all as we all face these uncertain and rapidly changing times. What is clear to us is that our schools are the backbone of our community, and we remain deeply committed to our students, teachers, staff and community.

Sincerely,
Your Friends at WCEF

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As parents, we can find a lot of things to worry about, but our children's education shouldn't be one of them. WCEF was created by parents to ensure all students in the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School receive a well-rounded 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.

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

• ​Lower teacher pay
• Fewer STEAM programs offered in elementary school
• Less technology available to your student
• Larger classroom sizes and fewer AP electives at the high school level
• Limited STEAM opportunities for middle schools
• Reduced library hours and programs

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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. specialists for grades K-5
• Help reduce teacher to student ratio
• Increase in-class instruction for TK-5
• Support middle school STEAM electives
• Math Coach to deepen teaching and student learning
• Keep library doors open longer
• Increase high school AP and Honors offerings
• Reduce classroom size in high school
• 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 (in a dedicated space) 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) 
• After school homework help
• 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 AP, Honors and electives
• ​Support of the Wellness Center, serving the social-emotional needs of students

announcing our 2019 Teacher grant awardees! 

     Of the 46 applications we received, we were able to fund 21 grants in the first year of the Teacher Grant Program      thanks to donations to WCEF. Designed to encourage innovation and connectedness, we are grateful for the  opportunity to support teachers and their passion projects that otherwise would go unfunded. A panel of reviewers made up of teachers, administrators, WCEF donors and community member, scored each application. From buddy books to 1st grade engineers, 3D printers to Google Expeditions, a pottery wheel to sketchbooks, graphic novels to maker spaces - we can't wait to share the amazing results of this new program. To view a list of the 2019 Grant Awardees 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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