Credit: Pennsylvania State Rep. Ben Sanchez
Pennsylvania State Rep. Ben Sanchez announced that the Abington Educational Foundation has been awarded $30,000 to help fund educational programs and clubs in the Abington School District (ASD).
The grant, administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, will benefit students across all levels of the Abington School district, specifically targeting STEM, music and arts programs.
"The $30,000 will be used to fund teacher grants, meaning there are a number of programs or initiatives that these additional funds will support," said Allie Artur, AEF Board Member.
AEF grants are available to K-12 teachers for innovative projects that enhance education and promote academic excellence, according to Artur.
"The focus may be an individual classroom, a grade or building level project, or a district-wide project," Artur said. "In addition, the project may relate to the on-going instructional program or to an after-school program."
Applications are submitted by ASD educators and reviewed by the ASD administration and the AEF Grants Committee three times annually.
Sanchez, who is a lifelong district resident and graduate of Abington Senior High School, applauded the grant and highlighted the important investment being made.
“The Abington Educational Foundation is a tremendous source of pride in the community," Sanchez said. "I’m proud to support them in securing this grant and look forward to seeing all of the students who get to take part in the wonderful program and club enhancements that come from the funding."
“AEF is honored and grateful to Ben Sanchez and his team for their role in helping secure this very generous grant," said AEF President Natasha Hatton. "Your commitment to AEF, Abington School District and all students is truly commendable. These funds will directly support our Grant program, which provides enhanced educational opportunities across all nine Abington schools. On behalf of AEF and Abington's over 8,000 students, we thank you."
Sanchez presented a ceremonial check to members of the Abington Educational Foundation over the weekend at their annual Wizards Basketball fundraising event.
