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The Innovation Grant application is now open! GEF is proud to support Goleta Union School District (GUSD) educators who are pioneers in the field of education. By submitting an innovative idea, teachers have an opportunity to receive support for their impact on students’ learning. For the third year of Innovation Grants, GEF has $13,000 to… Read More

The Goleta Education Foundation thanks the Goleta Chamber of Commerce for welcoming us at this year’s Goleta’s Finest to increase awareness for the need of equity in education and to raise money for Whole Child Education through School Gardens.  GEF hosted a fundraiser that included two cases of wine and an original painting by Emily… Read More

GEF is proud to be a part of SB Gives! as we raise money for school gardens. Our goal is to raise $45,000 to enhance the gardens at all nine elementary schools in Goleta Union School District.  For more information about Whole Child Education through School Gardens, visit www.GoletaEd.org/whole-child-education.  Thank you to The Looker Foundation… Read More

The Goleta Education Foundation recently awarded professional development scholarships to ten educators in the Goleta Union School District (GUSD). Based on input from teachers and administrators, GEF recognized the need for resources for educators to pursue targeted professional development opportunities. With initial funding generously provided by the Williams-Corbett Foundation, GEF created the Professional Development Scholarship… Read More

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation. It was a HUGE community success, with nearly 600 participants and over $13,000 raised for Innovation Grants! Learn more or make a donation at www.GoletaEd.org/Innovation-Grants.  The Lemon Run is an event that brings attention to the elementary schools… Read More