The York Education Foundation is pleased to announce the award of 6 grants totaling $35,000 for the 2026/27 school year with 1 for VES, 1 for CRES, 1 for YMS, 1 for the YCA, 1 for adult education, and 1 district wide.

Audiobooks for All, Caitlin Bernard, 1st grade teacher, VES: Purchase 48 YOTO audiobook players (4 per classroom) and YOTO cards to increase literacy. Screen/microphone/camera-free, ad-free, tactile, durable devices which will lead to child-led independence, enthusiasm, and exploration

The Interactive Bridge: Enhancing Engagement for Specialized Learning, Melissa Jean, Special Ed Teacher & Case Manager for the Tide Program, CRES: 75” CTI/Google Enterprise Device (interactive board) to increase student engagement across all academic areas and learning styles

Math/Science Interactive Board, Matthew Duggan, 6th Grade Math & Science, YMS: 75” SMART Technologies/Google Enterprise Device (interactive board) allowing students to engage with content in dynamic and interactive ways making abstract ideas more accessible

Add Live Streaming Capabilities to the YCA, Wes Raines, YCA Manager, YCA: Purchase of audio equipment necessary for live-streaming YCA events starting in the new school year

Creating the Skill Gain Cafe, Lisa Roberston, Director, ADULT ED: Adding to another grant Lisa has obtained to help create an adult focused environment designed to improve collaboration, communication, and real-world readiness

The Resilience Project: Interrupting Anxiety and School Refusal Pattern, Michael Harris, Principal, DISTRICT WIDE: “Pattern interrupt” initiative to create a permanent shift in York’s education culture featuring nationally recognized psychotherapist Lynn Lyons

THESE YEF GRANTS TOTALING $35,000 BRING OUR TOTAL HISTORICAL GIFTS TO $353,000!