MHS 10th grade English students with new books provided by an MFEE grant. When Katelynn Costello and  Elizabeth Voltman , teachers at Montclair High School, wanted to incorporate more Indigenous women’s voices into their classroom, they turned to the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence for support.  MFEE awarded them an Educational Excellence grant  – the first of the 2025-26 cycle – to purchase new books for the English 10 curriculum. The teachers told MFEE they hope t

It was another record year for Sabor Montclair ! Thanks to our generous community, we raised more than $45,000! These critical funds allow us to continue our work, including programs that serve 200 multilingual students who attend Montclair Public Schools. We sold 279 meals, including 40 that were donated to Toni's Kitchen. A special thanks to our sponsors: * Matthew and Lisa Russman * Ray Vars and Masiel Rodriquez-Vars * Jennifer Odell and Robert Nossa * Jennifer Caldarella

2025 Peer Inspiration Award Winner This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week to learn more about the impact these educators are making in the Montclair Public Schools. +++ The Peer Inspiration Award is unique in that it is based on nominations from colleagues. Those who nominated Watchung Elementary School's Brittany Kramer for this honor see first-hand the impact that she has on ev

This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week to learn more about the impact these educators are making in the Montclair Public Schools. +++ Montclair High School counselor Chanda D. Fields believes in her students.  She believes in their ability to persevere.  She believes in their potential to succeed.  And, most importantly, she never gives up on them, even in the face of incredibly

Masiel Rodriquez-Vars celebrates 10 years of leadership with MFEE staff. October marks an important milestone for the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence: Masiel Rodriquez-Vars  is celebrating 10 years as executive director!  Founded almost 35 years ago as a non-profit dedicated to supporting public schools in Montclair, MFEE has grown significantly in the past decade. Under Rodriquez-Vars’ leadership, the organization has piloted programming for students and teachers,

This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

It's time to celebrate  Sabor Montclair!  MFEE asked students at Northeast and Edgemont elementary schools: "What's at your family...

+ This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

. This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

Reserve a delicious takeout dinner and support public education Reserve your meal today! Join the Montclair Fund for Educational...

This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

Montclair Public Schools teachers may apply for grants Aug. 28 - Oct. 31 The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE) is piloting...

2025 Weston Award Winner This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching....

This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

Retired MPS teacher Emmet Murphy leads MFEE's bilingual summer math intensive for teens. All the cool kids are doing the...

This is the latest in our series spotlighting the winners  of the 2025 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching. Follow along each week...

The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE) was thrilled to expand its vibrant summer program, welcoming even more elementary...