OUR MISSION

The Brookline Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Brookline's commitment to excellence in public education. The Foundation raises private funds to support innovative teaching, administrative leadership, professional development, and community participation in the schools.

From its start in 1981 as one of the first private local education funds in the country, the Foundation has raised over $3 million for the Brookline Public Schools. Supporters and donors include parents, citizens, and businesses who share the belief that strong public schools are essential to the quality of life and future well-being of the town. Today, the Foundation is one of the largest and most innovative local education funds in Massachusetts.

The Foundation works closely with the Brookline School Department in a unique partnership, identifying needs and opportunities where its efforts can make a difference to teachers and children. Foundation monies are used to fund new approaches to professional development and systemwide improvements that the schools could not otherwise afford. The Foundation seeks out and supports innovation and leadership among teachers and administrators alike. It looks for leverage opportunities where its programs can generate funds from other public and private sectors.

With public education under continuing budget constraints, the need for public/private collaboration as represented by the Foundation is greater than ever.