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OPEF VEX Robotics recipient of Future Philanthropists grant

OPEF VEX Robotics recipient of Future Philanthropists grant

by Shari Noland | May 28, 2015 | Awards, Brooks, Julian, VEX Robotics

The OPEF VEX Robotics program just received a grant from the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation’s Future Philanthropists program. . The students also evaluate the impact of their decisions on youth issues as a result of the grants they distribute, and...
OPEF awarded grant from Rotarians for BASE Camp scholarship fund

OPEF awarded grant from Rotarians for BASE Camp scholarship fund

by Shari Noland | May 27, 2015 | Awards, BASE Camp

OPEF received support from the Rotary Club of OPRF for our BASE Camp scholarship fund! OPEF joined many other local organizations and individuals at the annual “Service above Self” Awards Breakfast. It was an inspiring event — such a great group of...
Wednesday Journal: OPEF celebrates 25 years with special section

Wednesday Journal: OPEF celebrates 25 years with special section

by webmaster | Nov 6, 2014 | Awards, Media, News

Community involvement, transformation, and innovation are all hallmarks of the Oak Park Education Foundation’s 25 years in the Oak Park public schools. The Wednesday Journal celebrated OPEF with three articles and lots of photos in a 12-page special section....
Oak Park Area Arts Council awards Art Start program $2,000 grant

Oak Park Area Arts Council awards Art Start program $2,000 grant

by webmaster | Jun 24, 2014 | Art Start, Awards, News

Thank you to the Oak Park Area Arts Council and their generous support of OPEF’s Art Start (which previously won Best in Class Award for Educational Programming!). Here’s Art Start program coordinator Jill Goldstein accepting this year’s grant check...

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association grant awarded to VEX Robotics

by webmaster | Sep 10, 2013 | Awards, Brooks, Julian, News, VEX Robotics

The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association has become our newest Bronze Sponsor with their grant for OPEF VEX Robotics. The grant will be presented at the President’s Tea on October 7th. As a Bronze Sponsor, they will receive a number of benefits, including...

OPEF VEX Robotics wins Those Who Excel Team Award of Merit

by webmaster | Sep 10, 2013 | Awards, Brooks, Julian, News, VEX Robotics

“Inspiring. Imaginative. Innovative.” That’s how the D97 School board described the OPEF VEX Robotics Team when they were nominated for the Those Who Excel Team Award. Our Head Coaches, Program Coordinator, Technical Advisor and OPEF Executive...
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OPEF programs bring experts into District 97 classrooms to work hands-on with students and teachers. These experts inspire students, mentor them, and open their eyes to interests and abilities they never knew they had.

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