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The Goochland Education Foundation (GEF) Board of Directors is proud to announce grant funding totaling $15,003.52 for ten innovative projects that will directly benefit students across Goochland County Public Schools. The Strategic Innovation Grants program supports the research and implementation of forward-thinking instructional practices, empowering students with the critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability essential for […]

Share Your Passion for Kids’ Learning – Simple Process, Big Impact! Volunteer Opportunity for GEF EdVentures After-School Program Ready to bring that amazing learning idea to life? We’ve made it ridiculously simple – just share your idea and we’ll handle everything else! You know that incredible hands-on activity you’ve been wanting to share with kids?

To coincide with the start of a new school year, the Goochland Education Foundation launched a brand new after-school program designed to enrich and maximize the learning potential of Goochland County Public School elementary students K-5. GEF held simultaneous launch events on August 19, 2025 at Goochland County’s three elementary schools (Byrd, Goochland, and Randolph)

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

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