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Grantees in Action! Pantry Power-Up: from Crumbs to Careers This career technical education class at Harrison Middle School introduces students to important skills around financial literacy, budget planning, and cooking. Thank you Blue Cross Blue Shield for your contribution!

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The response to our Take Our Money funding opportunity was overwhelming! Because of the incredible number of requests we received, all available funds have now been allocated. We appreciate your creativity and initiative and look forward to offering more opportunities in the fall

Hayes Middle School launched a Math Academy during the third nine weeks and hosted 45 on-grade-level and nearing-proficient students for a three-day learning experience. The participating students were recently celebrated for their hard work and growth such a cool accomplishment!

APS employees! Do you have a field trip, competition, professional development opportunity, or project that could use funding? Send a brief description of your request, the amount needed, and how students benefit to apsgrantwriter@aps.edu by March 27. First come first served

Three teams of Albuquerque middle school students recently took center stage to pitch original ideas to a panel of local “sharks” and compete for grant funding to bring their concepts to life. as innovators and entrepreneurs during the inaugural Middle School Shark Tank Challenge

WE DID IT! Excited to share we earned a Platinum National Recognition for Transparency! The Foundation illustrates responsive fiscal management, full accountability, and transparency. Now, you can support our work with trust and confidence.@ABQschools aps.edu/education.../w…

Grantees in Action! Creating a SPARK in young children as they explore careers during an engaging career focused field trip at the Career Enrichment Center.

Help us build stronger readers—and stronger families—one story at a time! We are looking for community partners for the APS Summer Storytime in the Park. June 8–30 & July 6–17 Ready to adopt a park? aps.edu/extended-learn… @ABQschools

The deadline for Shark Tank applications is February 8. Come pitch your idea to the Sharks! apseducationfoundation.formstack.com/.../sharktan...

Grantees In Action! Plática de Práctica, a new APS podcast where Fine Arts teachers share best practices, inclusive strategies for ELL and Special Education students, and real classroom solutions. Created by teachers, for teachers, this podcast offers inspiration and reflection.

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Grantees in Action! Thank you, Valero/DSRM National Bank, for providing highly needed items to six schools for underprivileged students and families over the Holiday Season.

What a year! Proud to share our 24–25 Impact Report as part of our 30th Anniversary. Inside, discover a year in education filled with inspiring stories, meaningful contributions, remarkable achievements, and positive changes! aps.edu/education-foun…

Absolute joy of volunteering at Cochiti ES for their Thanksgiving Lunch with families. Staff and volunteers were amazing, serving 100s of lunches. Students’ decorations brought such a festive spirit. It was overflowing with joy, smiles, laughter, and delicious food! @ABQschools

Grantees in Action! Nex+Gen Academy’s Food for Thought project empowers students to tackle food insecurity and waste through volunteering, food redistribution, gardens, composting, and community drives—asking: Why and how should we care for our community?

Grantees in Action! "Let's Take a Closer Look" at Madison MS allowed students to take a closer look at small objects, fast objects, and generations of plants. Updated materials helped to support struggling students by making complex ideas easier to understand.

🏆 Celebrating innovation in education!
Each year, APS Education Foundation honors a grantee whose program transforms student success through our Best In Class Award. 💰 2025 Winner: $15K to grow their impact!
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Grantees in Action! Jewelry Uplift at Albuquerque High School, opens a wellspring of inspiration. State-of-the-art workbenches, stools, equipment, tools, and supplies promote creativity, teach new skills, and build relationships, enhancing students' jewelry-making experiences.

Nominations Closing Soon! Still time to nominate an APS Class of 2026 Selfless Senior! Do you know a graduating senior who gives back, makes a difference, and embodies the spirit of service at school and in the community? Nominations Oct. 31. apseducationfoundation.formstack.com/forms/selfless… @ABQschools