Accepting Teaching to Excellence Award Nominations

We are looking for teachers who inspire growth mindset, active learning, and college and career readiness. Winners will receive a $500 cash award, be honored at the Ed Fund’s 28th Annual Soaring to Excellence Gala, and be recognized by the West Contra Costa Unified School Board. Nomination forms due by Friday, December 18, 2015. www.edfundwest.org/nominate. Contact Robert Bunce at robert@edfundwest.org or (510) 233-1464 ext. 104.

The Ed Fund, West Contra Costa’s Public Education Fund, is a nonprofit organization that works with community based organizations that provide services to West Contra Costa County to create educational environments where our students thrive and succeed in their chosen endeavors. For over 30 years, the Ed Fund has been making the change that matters in our schools and our community.

The Teaching Excellence Awards program is our community’s opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of teachers in the classroom. The Ed Fund’s tax identification number is 68-0005307. www.edfundwest.org.

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