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Bellevue Schools Foundation readies Spring for Schools fundraiser to support mental health, robotics and early learning
Summary
Bellevue Schools Foundation volunteers and district staff outlined plans for the May 'Spring for Schools' fundraiser, which will feature live and silent auctions, student showcases and targeted giving to support mental-health counselors, robotics teams, preschool access and classroom grants.
The Bellevue Schools Foundation is preparing its Spring for Schools fundraising event, organizers said on a Bellevue School District podcast, pitching the annual fundraiser as a way to shore up programs affected by recent district funding pressures.
"This episode of our podcast is part 2 of our discussion with our friends at the Bellevue Schools Foundation," said Barry of the district communications team, introducing volunteers and Foundation leaders who discussed the event and the Foundation's program grants.
Why it matters: Volunteers and Foundation leaders described how donor dollars directly support classroom pilots, enrichment and staff positions that the district cannot always cover. On the podcast, guests highlighted ongoing Foundation funding for mental-health counselors, teacher national-board certification…
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