Brookline Education Foundation

Brookline Education Foundation Supporting excellence in teaching and love of learning in Brookline's schools.

Our Mission

The Brookline Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Brookline’s commitment to excellence in public education. The BEF raises private funds to support innovative teaching, administrative leadership, professional development, and community participation in the schools. History

From its start in 1981 as one of the first private local education funds in

the country, the BEF has raised over $4 million for the Brookline Public Schools. Supporters and donors include parents, citizens, and businesses who share the belief that strong public schools are essential to the quality of life and future well-being of the town. Today, the BEF is one of the largest and most innovative local education funds in Massachusetts. The BEF Today

The BEF works closely with the Brookline School Department in a unique partnership, identifying needs and opportunities where its efforts can make a difference to teachers and children. BEF monies are used to fund new approaches to professional development and systemwide improvements that the schools could not otherwise afford. The BEF seeks out and supports innovation and leadership among teachers and administrators alike. It looks for leverage opportunities where its programs can generate funds from other public and private sectors.

🎓 Congratulations to the Brookline High School Class of 2026!With graduation rapidly approaching, the BEF wants to celeb...
06/03/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Brookline High School Class of 2026!

With graduation rapidly approaching, the BEF wants to celebrate the class' hard work, perseverance, achievements and all the exciting opportunities ahead. We are proud of everything you have accomplished and can't wait to see what comes next.

As you celebrate this milestone, consider honoring a teacher, counselor, coach, or staff member who helped shape your student's journey. Through BEF's Honor A Teacher program, you can recognize an educator who made a difference while supporting grants that enrich learning opportunities for future students.

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Congratulations, graduates! 🎉💙💛

We’re grateful to the Brookline Community Foundation for awarding us a $10,000 grant through its 2026 Youth Development ...
05/26/2026

We’re grateful to the Brookline Community Foundation for awarding us a $10,000 grant through its 2026 Youth Development Grant program!

This funding will support our 2027 Idea Lab Grants, helping Brookline educators pilot new and innovative, hands-on learning opportunities to their students.

Thank you, Brookline Community Foundation!

Learn more about Idea Lab grants: https://brooklinefoundation.org/idea-lab-grants/

The BEF welcomed over 150 educators and community members at this year's Celebrating Teachers event, where we recognized...
05/22/2026

The BEF welcomed over 150 educators and community members at this year's Celebrating Teachers event, where we recognized all of this year's BEF grant and award winners and heard from Caverly winners Carolyn Castellano (BHS music) and Jen Mathis (FRR wellness). Visit our website for links to videos of their speeches and of the entire wonderful event! Congratulations, Jen and Carolyn!

A coffee mug is nice… but a teacher grant in their honor? Even better ☕➡️✨Through BEF’s Honor a Teacher campaign, you ca...
05/21/2026

A coffee mug is nice… but a teacher grant in their honor? Even better ☕➡️✨

Through BEF’s Honor a Teacher campaign, you can thank a teacher who made a difference in your child’s life while helping bring innovative programs and opportunities to classrooms across Brookline.

Celebrate a great teacher and support great ideas! It's a win-win!

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As the school year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the educators who inspired, supported and guided...
05/12/2026

As the school year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the educators who inspired, supported and guided your student this year.

Our annual Honor a Teacher campaign is a meaningful way to say thank you to the teacher, specialist, counselor, admininstrator who go above and beyond.

Every donation, regardless of its size, helps fund professional development grants for Brookline educations and administrators, investing directly in our schools and classrooms.

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Let’s show our teachers how much they’re appreciated!

As the school year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the educators who inspired, supported and guided...
05/12/2026

As the school year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the educators who inspired, supported and guided your student this year.

Our annual Honor a Teacher campaign is a meaningful way to say thank you to the teacher, specialist, counselor, admininstrator who go above and beyond.

Every donation, regardless of its size, helps fund professional development grants for Brookline educations and administrators, investing directly in our schools and classrooms.

Learn more: www.BrooklineFoundation.org

Donate here: https://airtable.com/appMgbpyGPPupe6Fp/shrXt4Ui2yXxGKzMU

Let’s show our teachers how much they’re appreciated!

Yesterday’s Celebrating Teachers event was a beautiful reminder of the incredible passion, creativity and dedication our...
05/06/2026

Yesterday’s Celebrating Teachers event was a beautiful reminder of the incredible passion, creativity and dedication our educators bring to Brookline students every day.

We were proud to recognize recipients of this year’s:
🏆 Idea Lab Grants
🏆 Margaret Metzger Fellowships
🏆 Educator & Collaborative Grants

We also had the honor of introducing this year’s Caverly Award winners:
🌟 Jen Mathis (FRR)
🌟 Carolyn Castellano (BHS)

We are grateful for the passion and dedication our educators bring to our community each day. 💙

T- 7 days until everyone's favorite Monday! We are so proud of everyone who has been training for the Boston Marathon, e...
04/13/2026

T- 7 days until everyone's favorite Monday! We are so proud of everyone who has been training for the Boston Marathon, especially our runners!

It's not too late to support these amazing runners - visit our website to learn more!

Runkle Spanish teacher and new marathon runner Colleen Boyle sums it up best:

"This has been such an amazing experience in so many ways and I can’t wait to crush 26.2 miles! The paper chain countdown in my classroom that my homeroom made is getting super small😬 I never ever thought I’d run a marathon in my life, but feel so prepared and supported, and it’s truly incredible what we can do with a little motivation and help! Thank you all again for your continued support, this is truly what makes Brookline, and Runkle, such a special and amazing community."

Let's go Colleen, Ally, Ryan, Erin and Tim! You got this!

Congrats to Pierce School 8th grade science teacher Tracy Bare on the publishing of her Metzger Fellow essay, “Never Too...
04/13/2026

Congrats to Pierce School 8th grade science teacher Tracy Bare on the publishing of her Metzger Fellow essay, “Never Too Late for Basketball” in Kappan, a leading publication for educators.

Take a few minutes to read Tracy’s story- https://kappanonline.org/never-too-late-basketball/

Tracy’s essay is a great example of the thoughtful, reflective work that comes out of the Metzger Fellowship program and we love seeing Brookline educators share their voices with a broader professional community. Pierce School Pierce School PTO

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