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The BEF supports innovation and excellence in pre-K through grade 12 classrooms by raising funds that are critical to keeping our schools at the leading edge of public education.
How do BEF grants impact Brookline educators? Watch these videos to hear it directly from them!
Our 2026 video, highlighting amazing grant recipients from BHS and Driscoll
Our 2025 video, featuring amazing grants from Lawrence, BHS, and Hayes.
Our 2024 video, featuring recent grant recipients from Pierce, Hayes, Driscoll, and BHS
The Latest BEF News…
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BEF Establishes the David E. Pradell Award
The BEF is pleased to announce a new annual award for middle-school teachers in memory of David E. Pradell, a beloved teacher at Lawrence and Driscoll Schools for over 30 years. This monetary award will be presented each year to one middle-school Teacher Grant recipient whose work will stimulate students' imagination and curiosity; help students develop [...]
Robust Remote Learning
The BEF allocated $100,000 to support Brookline's teachers in building a robust remote learning model for the Fall. In March, the school year was turned on its head as we all faced the first 100 days of a worldwide pandemic. Given the need to pivot all learning to a new, uncharted, remote environment, it's no [...]
Thank you, Emily!
Farewell to Outgoing Board President Emily Dolbear; Welcome to Catherine Burke! As we draw to a close of this crazy, topsy-turvy school year, the BEF wants to take a moment to thank outgoing Board president Emily Dolbear. Emily has served on the BEF Board since 2013 and has been a valuable member [...]
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