Welcome to the Amherst Education Foundation. Fifteen years of serving Amherst-Area Public Schools
The Amherst Education Foundation, Inc. is an independent, non-profit education fund committed to stimulating excellence, promoting equity, enhancing diversity and mobilizing broad community support for the public schools of Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury. Our supporters include businesses, parents and other concerned citizens who share the belief that strong public schools are essential to a thriving town.
Recent AEF News
AEF Announces 2010 Grants!
The Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) announces its 2010 grants, providing $40,000 to fund two exciting educational initiatives that together will benefit all students at every grade level in the district.
FAQ for 2010 Grants
Read our FAQs about the process and criteria used.
15th Annual Trivia Bee A Great Success!
The Amherst Regional Middle School auditorium was "abuzz" with contestants and spectators at the Amherst Education Foundation's 15th Annual Trivia Bee on Thursday, October 29. One hundred twenty contestants, many in costumes, competed for bragging rights to the title of Amherst area trivia champion. Hosted by AEF President Katie Allan Zobel and emceed by State Representative Ellen Story, the evening of challenge, wit and fun netted a record $6,150.00 for the benefit of Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury schools.
Photos from the 2009 Trivia Bee
For more photos, see: http://bit.ly/1uSIDr

