What We Fund

What do funds raised by MPAEF support?  Dozens of critical programs at our schools including:

  • Full-time, credentialed teachers in Art, PE, Library, and Music at each elementary school site, far beyond what is the norm of the average California public school. Plus, 48 middle school electives at Hillview including: music, photography, coding, robotics, engineering, and world language

  • A long-term investment in hiring high quality teachers and supporting them with ongoing professional development

  • Over 40 middle school electives to choose from like music, photography, coding, robotics, world language, engineering, and social and emotional learning

  • Instructional coaches for teachers, classroom aides, and learning specialists in Reading, Writing, and STEM at each school site that support teachers, help develop curriculum, and accelerate learning for all students, ensuring each MPCSD staff member is the most effectively reaching for every student in their classroom

  • 12 psychologists and counselors plus a district-wide mental health & wellness lead to provide a mental health safety net at every school

  • Jeanie Ritchie Grants, open for every teacher to apply and access additional funds in the classroom to test out innovative new ideas

Your donations make a difference in the exceptional educational experience of every child at Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll and Hillview!  Supporting the Foundation enables excellence in our schools.