Hillside elementary school science teacher Susan Bartol first saw “ Observe r” at a national convention for science educators in Philadelphia last year.   The film focuses on the power of observation, how scientists and artists look differently at the world, and how paying attention can spark discovery and reframe knowledge and understanding. “To be an observer, you must find your portal into the wonders of the world. There is a universe everywhere you turn,” the film's trail

The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence is thrilled to announce that Sarah Hudson-Plush  is joining MFEE this January as Deputy Director, overseeing day-to-day operations and working closely with the Executive Director to drive strategic growth.  Having served on the MFEE Board of Trustees for seven years, Hudson-Plush is deeply familiar with MFEE’s work to nurture teachers and promote equity and classroom innovation across the Montclair Public Schools. She has served a

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

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,

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

Montclair families hosted more than 20 parties this year to honor Montclair Public Schools teachers. All proceeds raised go to fund...

MHS librarian Harriet Parker started a cultural tea time for students with an MFEE grant. When Montclair High School librarian Harriet...

Last summer, when teachers across the Montclair Public Schools were writing a new technology curriculum, they realized the district was...

Original artwork by Roslyn Keel in the first issue of the new school newspaper, The Glenfield Times. The Glenfield Middle School student...

MHS teachers display science tools funded by MFEE grants. Montclair teachers are elevating scientific practice and sparking curiosity in...

NE Kindergarten students play "Boomwhacker" instruments in music class. When creative educators like Northeast music teacher Shawn Dey...

Hillside dance students supported by new portable ballet barres funded by an MFEE grant. Dance is a popular elective at Hillside...

Glenfield Middle School physical education teacher Samantha Buttitta (MFEE photo) For many middle school students who are balancing...

Contents of grief kits for elementary school students who experience sudden loss. Students who experience sudden loss have a source of...

You might think the highest honor in gym class would go to the best athlete –  the student who can run fastest, jump highest or throw a...

More than 70 grants funded across the district in classroom innovation, social-emotional learning and professional development The...

What’s the benefit of learning about science and engineering outside of science class?  Hillside science teacher Susan Bartol  and her...

Teachers applying for grants from the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence during our 2024 - 25 grant cycle  have an expert resource...

Pop a couple quarters into most vending machines, and you might get some chips or a snack. But at Glenfield Middle School, the Tiny Art...

We've got mail! At the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE) there's nothing more gratifying than hearing -- directly from...