by Emily Izmirian | Nov 29, 2023 | Educator Grants, Literacy, Social-Emotional, Uncategorized
The Goleta Union School District has revamped their preschools this year. Three inclusion programs serve neurotypical and neurodivergent students aged 3 through TK at Ellwood, Hollister, and La Patera schools. GEF provided approximately 60 books to each classroom this...
by Emily Izmirian | Nov 3, 2023 | Educator Grants, Lemon Run, Literacy, Social-Emotional, Uncategorized
GEF is pleased to announce our recent Educator Grant recipients. Thanks to our generous Lemon Run sponsors, participants, and community support, we are excited to continue this essential program for GUSD educators. Graciela Romero Martinez, a Learning Center teacher...
by Emily Izmirian | Nov 28, 2022 | Literacy, Uncategorized
Studies show that the benefits of reading include increased vocabulary, improved critical thinking and stronger empathic skills. The goal of the DLI Literacy program is to lift students’ reading ability and proficiency in both English and Spanish, which will have a...
by Bethany Sutherland | Aug 25, 2022 | Literacy, Uncategorized
GEF aims to provide at least 1,000 Spanish language books for the Dual Language Program at El Camino Elementary School. The goal of the DLI Literacy program is to lift students’ reading ability and proficiency in both English and Spanish, which will have a...
by Bethany Sutherland | Aug 23, 2022 | Literacy, Uncategorized
A powerful story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s first day of hijab. There’s always beauty found in bravery. By Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Una poderosa historia sobre el primer día de clases...
by Bethany Sutherland | Jun 28, 2022 | Literacy, Uncategorized
We are still mourning the deaths of 19 school children and 2 teachers from Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Mariachis, Mexican musical ensembles, from around the region have traveled to Uvalde to play and sing in honor of those who died. The performance of...
