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"We are excited by the idea of providing on-demand library services with Kindles and hope it will encourage more reading for pleasure."
Deeth Ellis, Head Librarian, WHS
WEF's Impact
For the past twenty five years, through the generous donations of our donors, WEF has funded grants to educators in the Wellesley Public Schools System. In the past 10 years alone, WEF has awarded $1 million in grants and assistance.
Recent Technology Funded:
| iPods | iPads |
| Video Cameras | Digital Cameras |
| iBooks | Smart Boards |
| Projection Systems | Microscopes |
We have shown our commitment to Wellesley Public Schools by funding programs that enhance or support the curriculum. For example, we have funded equipment and instructional materials for math, science and language art programs. We have also funded author visits to the schools and creative writing workshops.
WEF also believes in the value of keeping our teachers trained and up-to-date on the newest innovations in teaching. With this goal in mind, we have funded professional development courses for our teachers, such as “Teachers as Scholars”, “Skillful Teaching”, “Understanding the Whole Boys Curriculum”, and “Children’s Literature Summer Institute”.
A sampling of programs funded:
- Biographical Children’s Literature for Wellesley Public School Libraries
- Wellesley High School Recording Studio
- Laptop Initiative Pilot Program at the Wellesley Middle School
- Milky Way Cylinder for High School Planetarium
- WBZ Weatherbug Weather Station and Archive
- Everybody’s Playground at Sprague Elementary School
- Going Green Initiative at Wellesley Middle School Cafeteria
See the details of your contributions at work by clicking on the images below.
