The Del Mar Schools Education Foundation (DMSEF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that raises money to help fund the STEAM+ teachers in the Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD). Our mission is important to every student in the district. Since the State of California does not provide funding for STEAM+ teachers in elementary school, DMSEF works in partnership with our district to fund STEAM+ credentialed specialists at all DMUSD schools. Last year, DMSEF raised $1.24 million from families, friends, employers and community partners! This year, we hope to reach $1.4 million for 100% funding for our STEAM+ teachers!

Mission

DMSEF raises money to help fund credentialed STEAM+ teachers in our school district.

Vision

All students in our district will receive an exceptional STEAM+ education to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

Values

• We believe that a prosperous society has its roots in a strong, well-funded public school system.
• We believe consistently well-funded schools are able to prepare our graduates to meet the challenges and opportunities of the world.
• We join forces with parents, district leadership, PTAs, principals, teachers, students, businesses and the extended community to make DMUSD schools the best they can be.
• We are dedicated to the founding ideals of equality as we strive to provide the best educational experience possible.
• We support schools in their efforts to nourish our children’s intellect, self-expression, social skills and engagement with the larger world.
• We welcome all contributions, large and small, and recognize that broad community involvement sends a powerful message of caring about the growth and future of all children in our public schools.
• We are committed to maximizing our contribution to schools and minimizing our overhead by developing and implementing the foundation’s activities with a board consisting of dedicated volunteers.
• We are committed to innovation in addressing our district’s funding needs, and to facilitating the district’s innovation in teaching.

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