Educational Excellence

Community Level Outcome:  Public schools that are widely recognized for their excellence.  Students and teachers that are fully engaged and excited about working and learning together.  Pre-school programs that help parents and children build a foundation for success.  A community-wide understanding that excellence in education is essential to a vibrant local economy and healthy community.

To achieve this outcome, The Alleghany Foundation will work with parents, teachers, school divisions, school administrators, students, employers and the broader community to identify and implement best practices in our schools.

The foundation seeks to invest with institutions, such as our local public schools and community college to move our school systems forward from “Good to Great.”  Foundation funds are not intended to replace public-sector funds or provide ongoing salary for positions but are intended to provide support for ongoing development in the following: