The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence recently staged its Intergenerational Story Slam, where participants shared stories they wrote at a performance at Van Vleck House & Gardens. The April 23 event for friends and family was the culmination of a semester-long project led by Montclair High School English teacher Jessica Buel, in collaboration with Dory Hack, program director at MFEE, and Michelle DeWitt, senior citizen coordinator at Lifelong Montclair. Now in its fo

The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence has served the Montclair Public Schools community for 35 years, fueling innovation and equity across our District. National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 19 - 25) is the perfect opportunity to thank the community that serves us. Year-over-year hundreds of students, teachers, administrators, parents, retirees, business leaders, artists, and supporters of public education volunteer with MFEE. In 2025, it was 400 volunteers! So

Because adults need recess, too—and when Montclair comes together, everyone wins. The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence is staging another town-wide event to build community and support our public schools. This spring’s fundraiser – “Minute to Win It” – promises an evening of fast-paced party games and friendly competition, all in support of the 6,000 students who attend Montclair Public Schools. The event will take place on Thursday, May 28, from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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

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,

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

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