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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 dollar endowment to support academic excellence for years to come. Since our founding, we've partnered with educators across the Reading School District in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to turn classroom ideas into funded reality — because the best investment in our community's future is investing in the students and teachers shaping it today.
Who We Are
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. We work directly with Reading School District administrators, teachers, and families to identify where a grant can make the biggest difference — whether that's new classroom technology, a hands-on learning project, or support for a student in need.
What We Do
Every year we take time to meet with our grant recipients and their students to hear about the impact the grant made on their teaching and educational experience. From new classroom tools to district-wide initiatives, these grants turn one teacher's idea into a real opportunity for Reading School District students. Enjoy the stories!
Learn About Our Support
Every year we take time to meet with our grant recipients and their students to hear about the impact the grant made on their teaching and educational experience.
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RHS Alumni Project
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!
2025-2026 Grant Recipients
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In Honor of Kathleen Farrell (in memory of student Savannah Velez)
Debra Redclay, Glenside Elementary School
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In Honor of Stacey Hensley
Jennifer Pope / Kayla King, Riverside Elementary School
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In Honor of Ruth German Kiec
Shannon Sauppee, Amanda Stout Elementary School
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In Honor of Ruth Ermentrout
Nicholas Kubacki, 16th & Haak Elementary School
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Overcoming Obstacles’ Course
Travis McClimon, Tyson Schoener Elementary School
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MCJROTC Competitions
Sergeant Major Laurenco Perez, Reading Senior High School
Testimonials