The Rockford Education Foundation (REF) provides funding for educational opportunities, both basic and innovative, in the Rockford community. We do this by supporting educational programs and services within the geographic boundaries of the Rockford Public Schools. With your help we can make a difference.
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Every year REF funds dozens of programs that support educational excellence in 5 focus areas: STEAM education, the fine arts, social-emotional health, college/career readiness, and literacy.
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We are so grateful to the many sponsors who step forward to support our students each year.
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– Marian Wright Edelman*“The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to.”
News
The new weather desk expands Beyond The Rock’s nationally recognized student broadcasting program and introduces students to the technical side of weather production and media.
The Annika Meier Honorary Scholarship will continue annually through Anni’s Army Foundation, ensuring Anni’s legacy lives on through students who lead with empathy, resilience, and heart.
REF grants $10,000 for a Maple Sugar Shack at Edgerton Trails Elementary.
Our purpose is to enrich education so every Rockford student can meet their full potential.
Every gift, big or small, helps provide innovative programs, essential resources, and opportunities for success.
Organizations helping us make an impact:
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