WEDF Announces Fall, 2018 Mini-Grants

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. is funding $ 5600 in mini-grants for educators in the Worcester Public Schools for programs that will enhance and enrich teaching and learning. The programs align with curriculum and a WEDF’s four main areas of focus: Health and Wellness Culture and Arts College and Career Readiness STEM The grants […]

Defining Our Path – A Strategic Plan For Education in Worcester

The Worcester Public Schools strategic plan articulates a commitment to continue Worcester’s renaissance by placing the city’s children, and the future that they represent, at the center of our shared work. […]

Congratulations to our Spring 2017 Mini-Grant Award Winners!

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the following mini-grants for Spring 2017 totaling more than $4800. Funded proposals focused on civic engagement to help students become better informed citizens for the preservation of our democracy. Mini-lecture Series for AP US History Students – Colleen Kelly – District-wideCivics with Digital Literacy – Jayne Cardin – Rice SquareWorcester, You […]

Congratulations to our Spring 2015 Mini-Grant Award Winners!

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the following mini-grants for Spring 2015 totaling more than $ 5,000. Funded proposals include those that were creative, innovative and interdisciplinary. Ebru: The Flowing Colors of the Middle East – Mary Ann McFarland – City View SchoolArt Reads: Literacy in the Art Classroom – Victoria […]

Congratulations to our Winter 2013 Mini-Grant Award Winners!

Mini-grant recipients for Winter 2013 focused on core curriculum and arts related programs. These funds were made available by the Stoddard Charitable Trust and the Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the Worcester Public Schools event. Zohar Badenhausen – Midland – Searching for Weather Patterns, $490Victoria Caezza and Dierdre Carlson – BMS – Flat to Form: Medieval Castles, $400Deirdre Carlson, Cindy Roach […]

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