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Telluride Education Foundation’s mission is to enrich the education of children in the Telluride School District through experiential learning initiatives, both in and out of the classroom, and to foster a strong school district community by providing additional resources for programs, training, and grants to TSD teachers and employees.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Buy your raffle tickets now for a chance to win a Telluride Ski Resort Unrestricted Ski Pass or a pair of Wagner Skis! Drawing to be held 2pm on November 8 @ Palm Theater (need not be present to win).
WHO WE ARE
Telluride Education Foundation is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that raises money to invest in the enrichment of K-12 education in the Telluride School District. Specifically, we raise funds for STUDENTS – experiential learning initiatives in and out of the classroom, TEACHERS & PARAEDUCATORS – grants and appreciation to encourage retention, and COMMUNITY – social emotional education.
We have awarded over $1,100,000 since our inception and currently support approximately 1000 Teachers, Paraeducators, and Students in the Telluride School District with our various granting programs.
DID YOU KNOW?
Because of the Gallagher Amendment, TABOR and Amendment 23, Colorado School Funding has been under pressure for years.
How much has the shortfall in state share been for Telluride R1 School District?
Since 2009-2010, the state has not been able to fully meet its constitutional obligation to equalize funding for school districts and the loss in state share has been tracked by the Budget Stabilization Factor (formerly known as the Negative Factor).
- Loss in state share for the 2020-2021 school year: ($1,433,059)
- Loss in state share for the 2021-2022 school year: ($770,729)
- Loss in state share for the 2022-2023 school year: ($436,034)
- Loss in state share for the 2023-2024 school year: ($195,433)
- Cumulative loss in state share since 2009-2010: ($14,218,090)
OUR MISSION
Telluride Education Foundation is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that raises money to invest in the enrichment of K-12 education in the Telluride School District.
For more information on donating to our organization, please CLICK HERE.
For more information on volunteering for one of our many events, please CLICK HERE.
Superintendent Update – 6/2/2023
June 2, 2023 Dear TSD Families, As we end another great school year, I want to thank you for all the support you provide to our school community. We are fortunate to have the amazing
Telluride Education Foundation celebrates 30 years serving education – $1.25 million donated so far and growing
Telluride Education Foundation (TEF) granted $46,000 directly to teachers and staff this year to support student learning and school activities. Pictured are TEF board members, left to right: Lisa Vila Fischetti, Marianne Minnehan, Toni Nash,
A Thank You From TIS Principal Zoe Gillett
August 19, 2022 Dear Toni, Lisa and TEF, Thanks again for providing lunch on Wednesday to the TES and TIS staff after our Math Bridges professional development! After participating in a training on how to
Superintendent’s Message August 21, 2022
Dear TSD Families, As the Superintendent of the Telluride R-1 School District, it is my honor and pleasure to welcome all new and returning students and families to the 2022-2023 school year. Staff arrived this
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