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CREF, Dow Chemical & District Partner to Bring STEM Specialist to Council Rock

January 15th, 2015

In September 2014, Council Rock launched a pilot program to expand STEM programming for elementary school students featuring STEM specialist Tim Duke.  This integrated, interdisciplinary program is the result of […]

CREF is proud to have funded CR North’s “NO PLACE FOR HATE” program, resulting in the school achieving an Anti-Defamation League designation!

November 4th, 2014

CREF is proud to have played a role in supporting CRNorth’s efforts to bring the “NO PLACE FOR HATE” program to their school with one of our Innovative Learning Grants […]

CREF awards $6,000 for programs through the Rick Moore Memorial Fund, honoring the memory of beloved teacher, Rick Moore

October 16th, 2014

Four Council Rock programs were announced as recipients of the first Rick Moore Memorial grants this year: a Satellite Student Store for Life Skills and ILS students at CR South; […]

Raising Great Kids” Community Speaker Series begins October 23

October 9th, 2014

After an outstanding response from the community last year, this year’s “Raising Great Kids” Speaker Series will feature nationally-recognized and local experts who will provide insight and practical advice on […]

iMotion: Creative grant features digital media & claymation

October 1st, 2014

A CREF grant-funded collaboration between the Elementary Visual Arts teachers and the Artist in Residence program is providing every third grade student in Council Rock with learning the technique of […]

CREF unveils new video, showcasing grants and programs funded by our generous supporters!

September 12th, 2014

INSPIRING INNOVATION! This great new video explains what the Education Foundation does for our community!

21st Century Literacy

August 17th, 2014

Holland Elementary School used their recent CREF grant for a 21st Century literacy project in their library. Learn more from this video:

Waste Management Steps Up to Support the Council Rock Education Foundation!

July 22nd, 2014

The Council Rock Education Foundation (CREF) recently received a $3,000 donation from Waste Management as part of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. This contribution will be used to provide […]

Exploring Science Night!

June 13th, 2014

Learn more about Science Night –this wonderful annual program invites students from throughout the district to come and explore the exciting world of the sciences! Check out the video here:

Council Rock Education Foundation distributes $35,000 for Innovative Learning Grants in Council Rock Schools

May 19th, 2014

At the May 15th School Board meeting, the Council Rock Education Foundation distributed $35,000 in Innovative Learning Grants to teachers and classrooms throughout Council Rock.    “This event marks a very […]

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