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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

The GEF is thrilled to provide public school students experiences others cannot. While other localities are closing early or altogether, or keeping students inside, Goochland students will experience the amazing phenomenon of the solar eclipse. The strong relationship of GEF and the Goochland County Public Schools can make extraordinary things happen for our children. We

We’re so thankful for our generous sponsors and the community for their support of the Goochland Education Foundation. This year we raised over $80,000 to help our children develop critical 21st century and STEM skills for a constantly changing workforce.  We had a great crowd, and enjoyed delicious food, lively music, and dancing. Our new

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

Join Bella Sicilia in showing some love to the GEF Fridays in February! Mention Goochland Education Foundation when you place an order in person, over the phone or online, every Friday in February after 4pm and Bella Sicilia will donate 15% of your order to the GEF. You get a delicious meal and the GEF

It’s time for our 7th Annual Essay Contest, open to all 4th and 5th grade students in Goochland County Public Schools. The question posed this year is “What is your biggest fear in life? Describe what you are afraid of and why? Has anything happened in your life that has made you feel this way?”

As Virginia addresses the literacy crisis affecting school students, the Goochland Education Foundation (GEF) is responding by supporting teachers and classrooms with funding for necessary evidence-based literacy curriculum in alignment with the Virginia Literacy Act. This support is made possible in part by a $20,000 gift from Darrell and Boozie Martin, Goochland residents and strong

Students need a deep and rich body of knowledge about the natural world in which they live and how our changing society impacts it. STEM in Nature – an Outdoor Education Experience is an answer to this call. The STEM in Nature program launched in September 2023 beginning as a pilot with 5th- and 6th-graders.

The Goochland Education Foundation and the Goochland Rotary Club are pleased to announce the winners of the 6th annual essay contest for fourth and fifth grade students at Goochland County Public Schools. The essay contest encourages students to strengthen their 21stcentury skills by writing about different topics each year. This year’s topic was “In what