Bethlehem Area Education Foundation (BAEF)

Bethlehem Area Education Foundation (BAEF)

Diane Donaher, BAEF Executive Consultant, gave us a wonderful presentation on this foundation at last week’s meeting – with heartfelt comments added by Mollie Santee (President) and our own Rick Santee. (Morning Star member Ben Tenaglia is also on their Board.)

BAEF GOALS:

·        Mobilize the community to recognize the important role of public education in Bethlehem.

·        Promote teacher innovation to advance curriculum and dynamic learning environments.

·        Support Bethlehem Area School District programs that emphasize Core Learning, Stretch Learning, Student Engagement and Personal Skill Development.

·        Encourage family and community partnerships for student success.

·        Raise money to support the mission of the foundation.

·        Provide stewardship for designated scholarships.

Budget cutbacks year after year have reduced or eliminated many important student services, and the BAEF fills in some of those gaps. Please see www.beth.k12.pa.us/BAEF for more info.

Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to show any of BAEF’s 3 promotional videos on Elementary, Middle School and High School in the Bethlehem Area School District. Please go to http://www.youtube.com/user/basdpa and see how public education is working in Bethlehem!

CANCELLATION NOTICE: In case any of you were planning to go to the BAEF event at Lincoln Elementary School tomorrow which Diane Donaher announced, unfortunately it has been cancelled.