Quality Distance Learning For Fremont Unified School District

PRESS RELEASE

Fremont, CA, August 13, 2020 - The Fremont Education Foundation (FEF) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) as students, families, and educators embark on a new school year away from campus. Due to COVID-19 and safety concerns relating to the current pandemic, the 2020-2021 school year in FUSD will begin in a distance learning model. In order to maintain the exemplary programs in all K-12 FUSD schools, students and staff are in need of technology-specifically chromebooks, tablets, laptops, and/or hotspots. These tools are essential in providing all FUSD students with the quality education they deserve.

Together, FEF and FUSD are asking families, businesses, and the greater Fremont community to support their endeavor to raise $250,000 to provide technology resources to students and staff who are in need. Donations can be made online at www.fremont-education.org or mailed to FEF, 39120 Argonaut Way, #381, Fremont, CA, 94538. Due to the school year beginning in less than two weeks, FEF is hoping to raise most of the funds in a short timeframe - by October 1, 2020.

“We are excited to unite with FUSD in asking families, businesses, and Fremont community members to come together to support quality distance learning in the Fremont Unified School District. Our ‘$20 in 2020’ funding initiative will provide essential technology tools for students and teachers. Please consider donating $20 today so we can reach our goal!” stated FEF President, Kathy Kimberlin.

Christopher (CJ) Cammack, FUSD Superintendent, reacted positively to the decision by the FUSD Board of Trustees to partner with FEF. He stated, “ I am thrilled by this partnership to support our students during these unprecedented times. FUSD is very grateful for the support of such a tremendous organization like the Fremont Education Foundation. These efforts will assist FEF in working with our Fremont community to enhance learning for our FUSD students. Together, we will help our students build a better future.”

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About The Fremont Education Foundation

The Fremont Education Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) established in 1991, encourages increased community involvement and investment in our schools. Our board members include parents, educators, school administrators, business people, and others from our community. We are an independent foundation that works closely with, but is separate from, both the Fremont Unified School District and individual schools’ Parent Teacher/ Faculty Associations.

The Fremont Education Foundation typically funds three programs, but due to COVID-19, they are maintaining teacher grants and this new fundraising effort to support quality distance learning. Historically, FEF has funded the following:

• After-School Band Program: Open to fourth through sixth grade students in FUSD at all elementary schools for no fee, and with instrument scholarships and services available for those financially eligible.
• Innovative Education Grants: Teacher grants in support of innovative, quality classroom programs in FUSD Pre-K - 12.
• The Guy Emanuele Sports Fund: Provides athletic grants to elementary, junior high, and high schools and students in FUSD.

The Fremont Education Foundation has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. If you are interested in further information, please see our website at www.fremont-education.org or contact us at info@fremont-education.org.

CONTACT
Kathy Kimberlin, President
Fremont Education Foundation
510-552-0221
President@fremont-education.org
https://www.fremont-education.org