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The Reading Education Foundation will award grants each year to innovative initiatives at the district-wide, school-based and individual teacher levels. The Foundation also is committed to raising at least a 5 million dollars endowment to support academic excellence for years to come.

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Our purpose is to support innovative opportunities that encourage our students to Dream, Believe, and Achieve through funding districtwide, school-based, and individual teacher grant requests.

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RHS Alumni Project

Just a Kid From Reading Project sponsored by Reading Education Foundation

The Reading Education Foundation is proud to sponsor the RHS Alumni Project: Just a Kid From Reading.

The Just A Kid From Reading Alumni Project is a class of students and teachers dedicated to highlighting the achievements and stories of Reading High School’s alumni making a difference in the world. 

Visit the website to read the stories and get involved!

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2024-2025 Grant Recipients

  • Group of four women and one man standing together, holding a large check for $5,000 made out to Stan Kuzawa at an event with a black and red banner and brick wall background.

    GlowForge 3D Laser Printer for Technology Education

    Stan Kuzawa, RHS

  • Group of five people standing in front of a brick wall, holding a large check made out to Lori Dubel for $997.00, dated 9/10/2024, from the Reading Education Foundation, celebrating a donation during an event.

    Autistic Support Classroom Equipment

    Lori Dubal, Riverside

  • Group of five women standing in front of a brick wall, holding a large check made out to Erika Tamoski for $1,900, dated September 10, 2024, from the Reading Education Foundation, celebrating a donation.

    Providing children with autism aids for sensory-seeking behaviors

    Erika Tarnoski, 13th & Union

  • Group of five people standing in front of a brick wall, holding a large check for $1,000 made out to Karissa Burns, dated 9/10/2024, at an indoor event for a foundation.

    Equips the library with 20 Wonderbooks

    Karissa Burns, Tyson Schoener

  • Four women standing in front of a brick wall, holding a large check for $4,000 made out to Carmel Styeart from Reading Education Foundation. The women are smiling, and the check is date September 10, 2024.

    6 Sonor Primary Xylophones to support music education

    Carmela Steyaert, Glenside

  • Group of five people standing in front of a brick wall, holding a large check made out to Ryan Oberly for $850, with the date 9/10/2024, at a Reading Education Foundation event.

    After-school STEM club that will focus on designing and building a Hot Wheels course

    Ryan Oberly, 16th & Haak

  • Four women standing in front of a brick wall, holding a large check made out to Ashley Kambo for $1,000, dated 9/10/2024, with smiling faces.

    Equips the multi-lingual classroom with 15-20 Wonderbooks

    Ashley Rambo, AE Stout

  • Group of five people standing outdoors holding a large check for $4,845 made out to Eric Garcia, smiling in front of a brick wall with related banners for Reading Education Foundation.

    Flex Farm hydroponic garden

    Eric Garcia, 10th & Green

  • Three women standing outside in front of a brick building, holding a large check for $3,000 made out to Ann Fisher from Reading Education Foundation, dated 9/10/2024, smiling.

    Eyes for the Needy

    Anne Fisher, Student Services Dept.

Testimonials

  • We were very fortunate to be awarded two Reading Education Foundation Teacher Grants. Receiving the grant application process information early in the school year provided teachers with ample time to develop a well-designed, thorough, innovative grant submission!

    Dr. Samantha Frees | Principal at 12th & Marion Elementary School

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