Educate Fairfax | Virginia

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Energize the power of the community to invest in educational excellence and prepare students for the future.

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Every Fairfax County Public School student has a path to success!

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Our team is dedicated to supporting world-class education in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Each of our programs and funding opportunities are rooted in the best interest of our students!

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From Ancient Egypt to Fairfax County: How One Alum is Giving Back to Her Community

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Mar 123 min read

From ‘Frenemies’ to Wedded Bliss: One FCPS Alumni Couple Tells Their Love Story that Began With a High School Connection

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Feb 74 min read

FCPS Employee and Educate Fairfax “FRIENDraiser” Makes a Shift

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Jan 145 min read

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📣 We’re Hiring!

Join the Educate Fairfax Team!

Are you passionate about public education and ready to make a meaningful impact in our community? 🌟

Educate Fairfax is looking for a full-time Director of Development to lead our fundraising and advancement strategy in support of @fairfaxcountypublicschools —one of the largest and most diverse districts in the country.

As Director of Development, you’ll:

✅ Build and implement a strategic fundraising plan
✅ Lead donor engagement and advancement initiatives
✅ Be a key voice for Educate Fairfax, building relationships and inspiring support

Location: Fairfax County, VA
Status: Full-Time
Learn more & apply: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=47e22b92ef45a404&from=shareddesktop

Help us shape the future of public education—apply today or tag someone who’d be a great fit!

#NowHiring #DevelopmentDirector #PublicEducation #FundraisingJobs #FairfaxCounty #EducateFairfax #NonprofitCareers #JoinOurTeam

✨Educate Fairfax Grant Highlight - Fairfax County Adult High School ✨

The @fairfaxadulthsfcps believes education has no age limit and so do we!

FCAHS’s “Every Day Counts” is a project aimed to reduce student absenteeism by rewarding students who attend school consistently with small prizes.

The school was able to use a grant from Educate Fairfax to purchase those prizes and has been recognizing students who had great attendance in February all month long!

Their project lead Jessica Klein, Instructional Technology Coach, even polled students to learn their favorite snacks!

Students have been enjoying this recognition, along with their teachers, faculty and staff!

Educate Fairfax Grants can be applied for by any school-based educator or staff member to provide students with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally!

For more than five years, Educate Fairfax has been providing grants to teachers that give their students meaningful, equitable and innovative learning experiences.

This past year, thanks to generous donations, we provided 107 grants in 100 @fairfaxcountypublicschools – our biggest award to date! But we want to do more! Our goal is to have a grant in all 199 schools!

Grant applications open in August!

#nonprofit #NorthernVirginia #EducateFairfax #Fairfax #educators #empoweringstudents #FairfaxCountyPublicSchools #EducateFairfaxGrants #excellence #educationhasnoagelimit

✨Educate Fairfax Grant Highlight - Amazonian Exploration: Ecology and Hydroponics in the Spanish Classroom (Exploración amazónica)! ✨

Created by @chantilly_hs World Languages teacher Timothy Allen, the project allows students to visit South America 🌍 in the classroom and explore ecosystems and hydroponics in their target language of Spanish via a vibrant Amazonian aquarium.

Students are engaged at every level from cutting wood, to laying out rocks and building planters as they build a terrarium to represent the rainforest aspect of the Amazon River.

They will even get to add a red eyed tree frog soon! 🐸

Next quarter students enrolled in Spanish III will dive into an ecology unit and learn all about the animals they will keep!

On Wednesday they presented their project at the Global Classroom Showcase. 🙌

For more than five years, Educate Fairfax has been providing grants to teachers that give students meaningful, equitable and innovative learning experiences. School-based educators and staff can apply for a grant each fall so they can provide students with the tools, resources and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally.

This past year, thanks to generous donations, we provided 107 grants in 100 @fairfaxcountypublicschools – our biggest award to date! But we want to do more! Our goal is to have a grant in all 199 schools!

Applications open in August!

#nonprofit #NorthernVirginia #EducateFairfax #Fairfax #educators #empoweringstudents #FairfaxCountyPublicSchools #EducateFairfaxGrants #excellence

✨Educate Fairfax Grant Highlight - SPARKLEMUFFINS Podcast✨

Laurel Hill Elementary School teacher Pete Cookson used the grant to purchase better equipment for his podcast, SPARKLEMUFFINS that focuses on science for elementary aged students.

Mr. Cookson covers everything from animals, to space, to microorganisms, to weather and more! Each episode features special guests like students, families and community members.

Together, they have created 45 episodes! 🌍

Check out The SPARKLEMUFFINS podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMSg-d4guPuuVCewPNNx-ZQ4e2vO0A0iD

For more than five years, Educate Fairfax has been providing grants to teachers that give students meaningful, equitable and innovative learning experiences. School-based educators and staff can apply for a grant each fall so they can provide students with the tools, resources and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally.

This past year, thanks to generous donations, we provided 107 grants to 100 schools in FCPS – our biggest award to date! But we want to do more! Our goal is to have a grant in all 199 schools!

Applications open in August!

#nonprofit #NorthernVirginia #EducateFairfax #Fairfax #educators #empoweringstudents #FairfaxCountyPublicSchools #EducateFairfaxGrants #excellence @fairfaxcountypublicschools

👋🏼 Greetings from Knoxville and the @educationfoundations ImpactED ’25 Conference!

The three day conference in Tennessee brings together education leaders and foundations from all across the country to connect, and enhance their fundraising, leadership and operational skills

Let us take this opportunity to reintroduce ourselves:

Meet Dr. Lynette Henry! She is the Executive Director of Educate Fairfax and has worked in the field of education both nationally and internationally for over 30 years. Through her work and engaging in both philanthropic services and leadership transformation she has acquired funding that provided wraparound services to students, educators and families. Her past experiences as teacher, counselor, professor and manager helped her better understand the needs of school systems and her tireless efforts have resulted in increased access for equitable opportunities for students. Her motto is “Imagine the Best for Every Child…And Make it Happen!” 💗

Meet Program Support Specialist Liz Brocato! Liz has been involved in philanthropy since she was a child, helping her parents deliver meals for Meals on Wheels, delivering furniture to families in need and participating in monthly gatherings for a group of adults with special needs. She transitioned from the corporate world to full time parenting and continued her love of volunteering both in her children’s schools as well as within the community. She is a firm believer that anyone can succeed with the proper supports! 🙌🏻

Dr. Henry and Liz will get a chance to meet with education foundations and bring back top notch skills to Educate Fairfax as we continue with our mission to energize the power of the community to invest in educational excellence and prepare @fairfaxcountypublicschools students for the future!

Educate Fairfax is humbled to sponsor the Love Like Adam Scholarship for @fairfaxcountypublicschools seniors.

Each spring the @lovelikeadam Foundation in collaboration with Educate Fairfax will award two graduating seniors who through the selection process meet the criteria of the Love Like Adam Scholarship.

The Love Like Adam Scholarship honors the memory of Adam Oakes by recognizing FCPS seniors who exemplify kindness, empathy, inclusivity, and strong character. By celebrating students who uplift others, the Love Like Adam Scholarship keeps Adam’s legacy of compassion and friendship alive.

This annual scholarship supports students as they pursue higher education, providing financial assistance to help them achieve their goals. Each recipient receives $2,000 to assist with expenses such as tuition, books, supplies, room, and board.

Eligibility Criteria:

✅ Must be a graduating senior
✅ Current full-time student at a FCPS high school
✅ Nominated by a teacher
✅ Demonstrates qualities such as empathy, attempts to connect with ALL students, kindness to others, good listener, good friend, respectful, responsible, optimistic outlook, and good citizenship traits consistently.

Nominated Students will submit a 250-word essay detailing a time they exhibited one or more of the aforementioned qualities.

The nomination period for 2025 is currently open!

Teachers can access the nomination forms and criteria through the foundation’s website. https://lovelikeadam.com/scholarships/

Students should submit their essay at the above link no later than April 16th.

#LoveLikeAdam #Scholarship #nonprofit #NorthernVirginia #EducateFairfax #Fairfax #educators #empoweringstudents #FairfaxCountyPublicSchools

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