•Talent,
Educator Preparation
With strong district partnership and targeted funding, Rivet School is helping classified staff pursue their degrees and become teachers.
With flexible degree programs, personalized coaching, and targeted financial support, the initiative has already produced 11 graduates, with nine more on the way, all while keeping 100 percent of alumni working in the district.
•JWCA,
Foundation News
Heath and Nelson embody a legacy of courageous, student-focused advocacy that defined Julie Wright.
•Community Giving,
Foundation News
Priscilla Zamora is CEF’s Grants and Operations Manager. If you are a teacher who has applied for a Gratitude Grant, a community partner, or a recipient of the Julie Wright Changemaker Award, she is the person behind the emails you received, the person responsible for ensuring the process runs smoothly.
•JWCA,
Educators
Alton B. Nelson, Jr. is uniting schools to amplify family voice.
•JWCA,
Educators
How his personal history fuels his mission in the classroom.
•Leadership,
Student Success
Behind Ohlone Elementary's three consecutive years of district-leading growth is a deliberate culture of "praise-push," deep teacher collaboration, and a relentless focus on data-driven instruction.
•Leadership,
Educators
Through building trust and connecting resources, Michael is working to ensure every educator feels supported and every student receives a world-class education.
•Curriculum,
Initiatives
Through a rigorous, teacher-selected math curriculum, students are now building the foundational skills that research shows are crucial for future success.
•Leadership,
Educators
Jesús Galindo’s journey from learning the power of community organizing from his abuela to transforming schools as a teacher, union leader, and CEO of Aim High proves that real change happens when we invest in collective brilliance.
•Leadership,
Initiatives
The Chamberlin Education Foundation partners with Elevate Teaching to grow a diverse, well-supported educator pipeline in West Contra Costa through paid residencies, mentorship, and credentialing support