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The Benjamin Franklin Elementary Foundation supports the development of every student by identifying needs and raising funds to support evidence-based programs that promote engagement, creativity, educational excellence, environmental citizenship, and language and cultural enrichment.

BFEF’s largest expense continues to be language support: each year, we pay for additional teaching assistants and interns who work in each classroom throughout the day, for new library books, and for teaching supplies. Over the years, our annual fundraising goal has risen to $200,000 through a combination of our Annual Funds Drive, spring Dance-a-thon, dinners and auctions, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

The Urban Greening Grant awarded in 2012 dramatically changed our school and set us on the path as an example of how a public school can be sustainable. Our ongoing partnership with Cigna has provided critical funding for outdoor spaces and student wellness.

Today, the BFEF continues to be run by an all-volunteer board of parents from every language program. Every decision we make is guided by our mission to support teaching and learning at Franklin for every child.