MONROE — Monroe Excellence in Education Advisory Board awarded over $24,000 to deserving projects to enhance educational experiences for Monroe students. Since its inception in 2002 the Foundation has awarded over $443,000 in grants to Monroe schools and students. 

The Monroe Excellence in Education Foundation responds to the need of the schools in the Monroe District wanting to start new and innovative programs or extend current services. The Fund provides the flexibility for addressing changing needs to advance the most promising, creative approaches in the education of our children.  

Grants from the Fund have strengthened ties between generations and have encouraged community participation in Monroe schools. 

This year’s projects included:

●  Monroe Excellence in Education Endowment Fund 

●  Biotechnology Learning Opportunities

●  Dry Erase Tables & Dot Grid Whiteboards for Math

●  Launch: Community Respite Day

●  Launch: Media Solutions Equipment

●  Lesson Recording Equipment

●  MMS — School Wide Novel Reading Initiative

●  Sitting & Standing Options for Students

●  Two-Color 3D Printer

●  VR Headsets for Speech/Language/Occupational Therapy Groups

The Monroe Excellence in Education Fund is a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. For further information on the Monroe Excellence In Education Fund, contact Linda Gebhardt, director donor services, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, at (608) 758-0883 Ext 7007, 1019 16th Avenue or linda@cfsw.org.