California ranks in the bottom 10 in the country in per student funding. Our local public schools rely on funds raised by education foundations like WCEF to offer an education that goes above and beyond a basic state-funded education.

With support from our community, WCEF provides additional funding so our students benefit from an education that includes art, music, science lab, librarians, the Las Lomas Wellness Center, math support, additional electives, Advanced Placement classes for college readiness, and more.

Well-funded schools don't just create well-rounded, prepared graduates. Good schools connect our community, maintain property values, and produce the next generation of thoughtful, engaged leaders. Join us in securing the very best possible for all students in Walnut Creek.

California ranks far below the national average when it comes to public school funding despite having the nation's largest economy. This has created a funding gap affecting all students. Here in Walnut Creek, our 5,000 students receive less than the California average, threatening academic and wellness programs.

where does the money go?

GRADES TK-5

• Weekly classes in Art, Music, and Science Lab for TK-5 all students
• Salaries for 15 Instructional Specialists
  
• New! Salaries for WCSD Credentialed Music Teachers. Credentialed Teachers = more collaboration and prep time for classroom teachers
• Library support

GRADES 6-8

• Additional electives (Art, Robotics, Computer Sciences, Digital Arts, Music, Drama, Foods, World Languages & more) 
• ​Full-time Credentialed Librarian 
• Math Coach to deepen instruction and student learning

GRADES 9-12

• 13 additional core academic classes - ensuring the 7-period day, smaller class sizes, more student choice
• More classes geared toward college readiness like Advanced Placement
• Career pathways like Medical Careers, Auto Engineering, Hospitality
• ​Support of the Wellness Center, serving the social-emotional needs of all students
• Technology for students without access

Here are a few ways this funding gap negatively impacts your child:

• Less teachers and/or lower pay
• No STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) programs offered in schools
• Limited electives at middle school
• Fewer college readiness electives at the high school level
• Reduced library hours and programs
• Elimination of school nurses and counselors from TK-12

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Per student funding
​Breakdown:

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

• Enrichment programs in the Arts, Music, Sciences, Math from TK-12
• Help reduce teacher to student ratio
• Support middle and high school STEAM electives
• Keep library doors open
• Increase high school Advanced Placement and elective offerings
• ​Provide an on-campus Wellness Center at Las Lomas to support social-emotional needs of students​

GET IN TOUCH

 Thank you for your interest in WCEF. Since 1983, donations to WCEF have provided funding for programs that otherwise would not be available for 5,000 students. To learn more about WCEF, contact us or click here.

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(925) 933-WCEF

address

P.O. Box 186
​Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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