INITIATIVES

MFEE works in partnership with a wide range of individuals and organizations in Montclair to develop initiatives that benefit the entire Montclair Public School district. Following are a list of MFEE initiatives and some of their major achievements.

After-School Community Tutoring Program

Opened seven neighborhood-based tutoring sites in 1999.

Arts Gold Standard Initiative

Opened Laraja Gallery @ MHS in 2006.
Major funding provided by the Laraja Family Foundation.

Children’s Literature Initiative

Purchased book collections for each elementary school in 1999; purchased its 10,000th book in 2007.
Initial funding provided by the Laraja Family Foundation.

David Greenwald Challenge Course

Opened in 1998; management of the course was assumed by the Montclair YMCA in 2002.
Major funding provided by family and friends of David Greenwald.

District Leadership Team

IMANI College Advocacy Center

Opened at St. Luke’s Church in 2004.
Major funding provided by the Bestfoods Educational Foundation.

MHS Design for the 21st Century

Issued a report making recommendations for MHS in 2002.

Summer Scholarship Program

Sponsored over 100 low-income students to enroll in MPS summer enrichment programs in 2009.
Initial funding provided by the Montclair Foundation.

True Blue Spirit Athletic Improvement Initiative

Outfitted a new fitness center at MHS and launched the school’s first crew team; completed a major renovation of the Furlong Field House at MHS in 2008.
Major funding provided by the Furlong family.
On-going support provided by Montclair Schools Rock!

Weston Engineering Collaborative

Established the Weston Engineering and Robotics Center at MHS in 2002.
Major funding provided by Josh and Judy Weston.

Writers Room

Received acclaim from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform, the Tristate Standards Commission, and the Education Trust.

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