Welcome | Public Education Foundation of Anniston

"The Mission of the PEFA, Inc. is to develop support in a coordinated effort to assist and motivate student who are "at-risk" to achieve their maximum potential. To this end, it is not the intention of the Foundation to reinvent or duplicate any existing efforts to achieve this mission, rather, our goal is to support and strengthen existing means to improve the local educational system with a focus on the motivation of the students. As advocates of children in partnership with schools, parents, community and businesses, we support the educational process with time and resources to promote student success."

Anniston City School Seniors Receive Support for Teachers Project

The Public Education Foundation of Anniston (PEFA) has received two grants from the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama. A grant from the Foothills Community Partnership Fund will support the Kevin Thompson Teachers Project at Anniston High School which encourages students to pursue a degree in education. Kevin Thompson was a teacher at Walter Wellborn Elementary and was admired by his students and faculty members. In addition, a grant from the City of Anniston Competitive Grant Fund will support the daily operations and programs of the Public Education Foundation of Anniston. Together the grants total $70,200.

GOALS

A child’s learning is a blend of experiences in the school, home and community. Realizing this fact, an active partnership has been created between Anniston City Schools and the Next Start Program. The dedicated efforts of educators, parents, and citizens will encourage a strong learning support system.

The goals of the program are designed to:

To promote learning and strengthen student academic achievement
Expand student’s learning opportunities
Increase student’s marketable skills and awareness
To provide educators with support and assistance
Promote self-esteem, pride and partnership among students, schools and community

Announcements

STEWART FAMILY FOUNDATION GIVES $125,000 TO PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF ANNISTON FOR CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY

Anniston, AL (January 27, 2014) Anniston Fiber Optics, Inc., a program sponsored by The Stewart Family Foundation, has matched the city of Annistons...Read More...

Local organizations donate $70,000

Anniston City School Seniors Receive Support for Teachers Project PEFA has received two grants from the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama. A...Read More...

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