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The Importance of
Education Foundations
KELSEY McNEIL
Marketing and Events Manager
[email protected]
281-284-0174
THE CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION
FOUNDATION (CCEF) is an
established 501c3 non-profit
organization that solely supports
the Clear Creek Independent
School District (CCISD). Since
1992, countless individuals have
worked tirelessly over the years to
build the steps and shape the
Foundation into what it is
today. CCEF takes such
pride in funding and
fulfilling classroom
teacher’s dreams of
reaching new heights
in the education world
and the ability to
make learning come
alive by providing
innovative, hands-
on learning materials.
CCEF’s success of gifting
more than $3.4 million
back in student programs to
CCISD since inception is due to the
tremendous support received from
people and businesses that shares
their vision to Inspire Educational
Excellence.
The primary purpose of CCEF
is to provide innovative materials
to students beyond what CCISD is
already providing. The vision is truly
about taking education to a higher
level for our students. Teachers and
students can apply for different
types of grants throughout the
school year such as Teacher
Innovative Grants, Mini-Grants,
Science Fair Innovative Grants,
Student-Teacher Innovative Grants
and Special Innovative Grants.
From virtual reality, archery, drones,
coding, STEAM (STEM with the arts
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and so
much
more,
CCEF
grants
are
bringing
more innovation
to the classroom
than ever which provides kids
with the ability to learn above and
beyond the textbook.
CCEF seeks support for
programs throughout the year
by promoting fundraising
opportunities to the community.
Coming up on Monday, October
7th is the 6th annual “Dine
Out to Donate.” The process is
simple – citizens enjoy a meal at
a participating restaurant, and in
return the restaurant will donate a
portion of the proceeds to CCEF to
benefit the students and teachers
of the Clear Creek Independent
School District. This event also
brings fun competition district
wide between all CCISD schools
by providing cash awards to top
participating schools and the
ultimate “Top Dog Trophy.” CCEF’s
Annual Awards Presentation and
Gala is on Saturday, November
2nd at South Shore Harbour
Resort. CCEF will honor an
elite group of individuals who
have continually served and
represented the Clear Creek
Independent School District
(CCISD).
CCEF is governed by a
volunteer Board of Directors
consisting of community and
business leaders that have
a passion for children and
education. These individuals
work together to collaborate with
CCISD and identify the very best
educational programs for CCISD
children. Community partnerships
are built and developed to
support these programs
through their hard work and
commitment. More information
about CCEF can be found at www.
ClearCreekEducationFoundation.
org.