Toolkits for Teachers
The Foundation For Educational Excellence launched a new initiative in late 2021 titled “Helping Build A Teacher’s Toolkit.” It was...
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SUPPORTING
INNOVATIVE
LEARNING
in Beaufort County Public Schools
The Foundation for Educational Excellence seeks and sustains county-wide charitable and educational resources that support the mission and goals of the public schools of Beaufort County, SC.
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- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Foundation Awards 24 Grants to Local Teachers and Schools
The Foundation for Educational Excellence awarded 20 Innovative Teacher Grants and 4 School Resource Grants this week to teachers across...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
Friends of Callawassie Island Supports Foundation
In addition to many individual donors, the Foundation for Educational Excellence partners with various local organizations to obtain the...
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- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min
Generosity on Display: The Bargain Box of Hilton Head Helps Make Projects a Reality
The Bargain Box of Hilton Head has been a valued and dedicated longtime supporter of the Foundation for Educational Excellence. Through...
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- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
Go Fish: Exploring the Impacts of Fish on a Hydroponic Lab
Students in pre-K through fifth grade at Okatie Elementary got hands on experience developing their scientific inquiry skills through a...
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- Sep 10, 2022
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In The Media: Lauderdale Lauded for Contributions to our Community
From the Bluffton Sun - Foundation for Educational Excellence Honors Veteran Newsman With Peggy May Inspiration Award By: Barry Kaufman...
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- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Teaching Personal Finance at Beaufort High School to “Live Like No One Else”
One of the Foundation’s newest initiatives involves preparing high school students for lifelong financial freedom. Through a program...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- Jul 21, 2022
- 2 min
“Sand, Sand Everywhere!” Helps Students Learn Their ABCs in a Creative Way
Writing your ABC’s is a fundamental skill that many students master in their first year of school. But doing so in a way that keeps their...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- Jul 13, 2022
- 3 min
Creating a Carolina Fence Garden
Bluffton Middle School teacher, Heidi McAllister, along with her students were able to create a Carolina Fence Garden at the school this...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- Jul 5, 2022
- 3 min
Full STEAM Ahead with LEGOS
LEGOS - one of the most popular toys for children of all ages worldwide. So when trying to solve the challenge of making learning fun…why...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
Students Learn About Our Impact On the Earth Through “The Wildcat Compost Zone”
Bluffton Elementary relaunched the school’s Garden Based Learning (GBL) program this past school year under the direction of Laura...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- Jun 17, 2022
- 1 min
Rotary Club of Okatie Makes Generous Contribution
The Foundation is SO THANKFUL for our generous contributors…many have been supporting the Foundation for numerous years. Recently, the...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
“Throwin’ Clay in the Art Room” Teaches Students the Process of Making Pottery
Red Cedar Elementary School students got an exciting new addition to their art room this year thanks to the vision of their teachers,...
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- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
Can You Hear Me Now? Project Teaches Lifesaving Skills
The Foundation for Educational Excellence is thrilled to award grant money to a variety of projects with varying goals. But the recent...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
“In a Pickle” New Pickleball Court Excites Students on Hilton Head
The fastest growing sport in America is now available to the students at Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
The Science of Tuning a Guitar
One of the greatest joys of the grant giving process is hearing the results of the projects that impact the students of the Beaufort...
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Lisa Carroll, Foundation Chair
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Bargain Box Supports Recent Grants
The Foundation For Educational Excellence is pleased to announce that the Bargain Box of Hilton Head Island recently gave a new financial...
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- Nov 24, 2021
- 2 min
Foundation Awards Over $26,000 in Grants to Beaufort County Teachers
This year, perhaps more than ever, teachers are looking for creative and innovative ways to bring learning to LIFE in their schools and...
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- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Foundation Awards Grants to New Teachers in Bluffton
The Foundation for Educational Excellence recently teamed up with The Peirce Group with Keller Williams of the Lowcountry which resulted in
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- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Foundation Honors Teacher of the Year
Recently, The Foundation for Educational Excellence presented the Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above and Beyond” Award to Aimee Whitesell, a...
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