our values
The Foundation’s mission is to “fund, inspire, and promote educational opportunities for all in the Waterloo Schools”. Our organization is focusing on funding five key areas within the Waterloo Community School District when awarding grants.
LONGEVITY
We seek funding opportunities that will have lasting impacts on students, staff, and the Waterloo community. We are proud to say that all our funding promotes longevity, there are specific opportunities that have provided a life-long impact on WCSD students and staff.
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innovation
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The WSF values innovation in education through new methods of teaching and/or learning.
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financial hardship
for academic access
We seek to eliminate financial barriers when it comes to pursuing academic opportunities for WCSD students.
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social emotional
learning
The WSF supports the enhancement of acquiring knowledge and skills to develop healthy identities, emotional maturity and understanding, and establishing self-awareness. The knowledge and skills gained during social emotional learning helps kids successfully manage everyday life, among other things.
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diversity, equity,
inclusion, & belonging
The WSF understands that the impact of historic inequities has led to varying access to the opportunity for academic success. Through DEIB practices, we aim to support initiatives that uplift diverse voices and provide equitable access for students and staff in the Waterloo Schools. We strive to have all students and staff feel valued and proud to be in the WCSD.
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ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?
Do these values align with your big idea?
The Waterloo Schools Foundation champions teachers and students by encouraging, promoting, and funding teaching strategies and learning opportunities that grow academic excellence in all Waterloo public schools. We want educators to bring us their next big idea, whether it's in the classroom, their grade level, their building, or the district.
Share your big idea with us and see how we can further academic excellence in Waterloo!