Gladstone Education Foundation
Our Mission
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The mission of the Gladstone Education Foundation is ensuring the success of the children in our community through educational and organizational opportunities.
Our Philosophy of Funding
1. The Foundation seeks to support activities, innovations, and improvements which enhance and enrich the educational services and programs for youth in the area served by the Gladstone School District.
2. The Foundation believes that funding should be used for projects, which it views as outside the regular operational budget of the Gladstone School District or other agencies.
3. The Foundation will review programs with long-term funding requirements, staffing requirements, or those initiated with other short-term grants and monies, with low priority.
4. High profile funding to enhance the work of the Foundation and help secure futher contributions is important, but will not be the most important factor in awards.
5. Projects of any size will be considered.
6. The Foundation does not intent to interfere with or replace the efforts of other fundraising groups.
7. The Foundation wishes to promote matching grants and partnerships with other groups and agencies to further the goals of the Foundation. Similarly, the Foundation will look favorably on those who have already made an effort toward funding their projects before making application to the Foundation.
8. The Foundation will not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected class or category.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends,
The Gladstone Education Foundation (GEF) is committed to enriching educational opportunities and supporting students in the Gladstone School District and the community at large. Our Board of Directors meets monthly to identify ways we can strengthen learning experiences and community programs.
Today, the Foundation proudly serves all 1,500 students in the district, including:
- 57% from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
- 30% who are racially diverse
- 16% neurodivergent learners
- 11% who are English Learners
Gladstone High School continues to demonstrate academic excellence, with five distinct Career Technical Education (CTE) articulated pathway programs.
For a quarter century, GEF has provided funding for instructional programs and facility improvements beyond the district’s limited operating budget. Our mission is to ensure every child in our community has the resources they need to succeed.
We are incredibly grateful for your continued support. Your generosity directly impacts the lives of Gladstone students, providing them with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Together, we can make a lasting difference in our community. We welcome your ideas, involvement, and partnership as we work to strengthen education for the children of Gladstone.
Sincerely,
Mike Landis
Gladstone Center for Children & Families
John Wetten Elementary
Kraxberger Middle School
Gladstone High School
Our Schools