AEF believes that our children deserve life-changing educational experiences. AEF believes that all K-12 Aspen public school students benefit from the generosity of the community. AEF funds the programs that raise the bar in our public schools.
Immediately, the Aspen school district is trying to hire more teachers, create new learning spaces, and order supplies to accommodate the growing number of students. In addition, major precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of our students and staff as we work to open school. At the same time, the district is investing in new programs and technology should school be online. But this takes money – and comes at a time when the State of Colorado is making massive budget cuts.
AEF has created new giving levels – meant to engage and inform you. The funds raised will directly impact this next school year – by hiring teachers, creating space, expanding our programs, and creating a safe learning environment. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in conversations, meetings, and activities. Please support our public school.
We would like to THANK the following donors who are helping to get our schools safely open!
Anonymous – Aspen Community Foundation – Diana Duffey – Tracy & Bubba Eggleston – Ashley & Andrew Ernemann – Kristen & Steve Fitzgerald – Valerie Forbes – Michelle,Preston & Brody Fox – Diane Gavin – Molly & Will Gilmore – Annabel Golden – Doreen Goldyn – Glickman Family Fund – Hansen Construction – Susan Kern – Meg & Armand Margjeka – Bridget Moffroid – Jo & Tray Siegfried – Alycia Steinberg – Carrie Wells
WHAT’S NEW
Thank you Aspen Community Foundation
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Please read our AEF letter to our growing community in Aspen
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Congratulations to the Aspen High School graduating class of 2020!
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Our vision is that every child in our community has access to an extraordinary public education. All students deserve rigorous academics and a multitude of beyond classroom educational experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
Aspen Education Foundation champions public education, raising money to fund programs and positions of distinction. In partnership with school administrators and the community, we identify programs that we believe are vital for our students, but are not funded by the State of Colorado. We support academics, educators, students, and the Aspen public schools.
“Our community’s most important mission is the education of our children.”