Worcester County Education Foundation

it takes a community

 

Mission

Our mission is to enhance achievement, both inside and outside of the classroom, and prepare each Worcester County Public School student, for current and future success through the effective utilization of innovation, relationships, and resources.

Vision

Our vision is to maximize community investment in WCEF to insure that each WCPS student will be fully prepared for life after graduation.

History

In 2013, the Worcester County Education Foundation was established to provide a perpetual funding resource that could be used to assure that each student had equal access to a high-level education, enabling them to function in today’s digital college environment and to compete in new and emerging job markets. In the years since WCEF was established, it has grown and evolved, raising in excess of 1 million dollars to support Worcester County Public Schools. Together with other community organizations, WCEF has helped to ensure each, and every Worcester County Public School student has a device and equal access to the internet in their homes despite the economic and geographical boundaries they face.

Core Values

Worcester County Education Foundation STRIVEs to be the best as it can be. The foundation guides its decisions based on the following values:

  • SYNERGY

    We believe in the power of working together as our success relies on strong relationships. We are committed to partnering with Worcester County Public Schools and other organizations with common goals, to amplify the impact on student success.

  • TRANSPARENCY

    We operate in a way that creates trust by providing information pertaining to our financial position, leadership, goals, and impact. We hold ourselves accountable regarding our resource and program management, as well as taking responsibility for our performance in all of our decisions and practices.

  • RESPECT

    We believe in a spirit of cooperation and celebrate the richness inherent in differences. We appreciate diversity in perspective, life experience, ideas, and beliefs, and strive to work together to strengthen the education of our students. We understand the importance of integrity, and we seek to not only respect each other, but respect the community through all of our decisions and actions.

  • INCLUSIVENESS

    We respect and value human dignity by embracing everyone's differences. We feel that people deserve the same opportunities independently of their gender, race, or origins. We strive to foster an environment that is inclusive of all students having access to and equity of opportunities to benefit from high-quality education.

  • VIABILITY

    We understand the importance of our organization's sustainability and work to accomplish our goals through smart strategies, effective donor management, and successful teamwork. We strive to create lasting partnerships throughout the community and find innovative ways to serve our students to fulfill our mission.

  • EMPOWERMENT

    We value our team members and give them the information and the tools they need to achieve results. We go beyond student engagement by offering opportunities to inspire our students with innovative teaching programs that provide them with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to dream.