Cindy Brown

We’re THRILLED to announce we’ve received a $150,000 grant from Luck Foundation to support innovative education in Goochland County Public Schools! This incredible three-year commitment ($50,000 annually) will power our new GEF EdVentures after-school program, where K-5 students: Build academic skills through engaging enrichment activities Develop critical STEAM and leadership skills for the 21st century […]

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And the Winners are… Byrd Elementary:Claire B. – most creativeAustin V. – best focusedKylie W. – best constructed Goochland Elementary:Zacchary Z. – most creativeCarter B. – best focusedHadley B. – best constructed Randolph Elementary:Madeline G. – most creativeIsaac F. – best focusedZandor M. – best constructed We’re happy to announce the winners of the 8th

The Goochland Education Foundation celebrated a remarkable achievement at its Annual Fundraising Gala on Friday, March 14, raising an impressive $93,000 to enhance educational opportunities for students throughout Goochland County Public Schools. Hosted at the elegant Dover Hall in Goochland County, the evening brought together community supporters for a memorable night featuring excellent cuisine, engaging

As part of the Goochland Education Foundation’s mission, the organization is excited to announce the launch of an after-school academic enrichment program in all three Goochland elementary schools beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The program, called GEF EdVentures, will provide academic support and enrichment for Goochland County Public School children in their home schools.

The Goochland Education Foundation Board of Directors is delighted to announce grant funding of $9,527 for six innovative projects that will have a positive impact on students in Goochland County Public Schools. The aim of the Strategic Innovation Grants program is to encourage research and development of cutting-edge instructional practices that will equip students with

The Building Thinking Classrooms instructional framework developed from over a decade of research by Peter Liljedahl, focuses on enhancing student thinking and engagement in math classes through research-based instructional practices. The framework highlights nine key practices observed across 40 initial math classrooms, encompassing task types, group formation, and classroom organization to optimize learning environments. A

The Goochland Education Foundation (GEF) teamed up with the Goochland Chamber of Commerce  to provide eclipse glasses for all students and staff of Goochland County Public Schools to safely watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th.  The GEF is thrilled to provide public school students experiences others cannot. While other localities closed early or

We recently received this wonderful email from Mary Haley,  Reading Specialist at Byrd Elementary School: I am writing to express many thanks to the GEF for the grant to purchase digital signage for the  Byrd Elementary cafeteria.  I realize it was a big ask, and I truly believe it will make a difference to all