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The Mt. Lebanon Foundation for Education was founded in 1999 and is a donor advised endowment fund through the Pittsburgh Foundation. In establishing the independent Foundation, Mt. Lebanon joins more than 4,800 communities across the nation to raise private funds for public schools. MLFE is dedicated to raising both money for extraordinary learning projects and community support for public education. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised over $145,000, awarding 85 grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects. The mission of MLFE is to provide a permanent source of financial support to enable the Mt. Lebanon School District to expand and enhance learning opportunities for its students.

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MLFE Looking Forward to New School Year (August 21, 2008)

The Foundation is ready to start the 2008-09 school year with new board members and a soon-to-be-completed strategic plan.  During the upcoming year, the board will be working hard to raise awareness and support throughout the community, build its endowment, and increase the amount of funding available for educational programs.  The plan sets forth ambitious goals for the near future, including a major new initative to launch an official Mt. Lebanon Alumni Association. Read our latest press release for more information.

MLFE Celebrates Successful Grantmaking in 2007-08 (August 18, 2008)

The Mt. Lebanon Foundation for Education (MLFE) Board of Directors awarded $27,000 for fourteen new teacher educational program requests in the 2007-08 school year.  These projects will directly impact 2,500 students in the first year of implementation and most will continue to provide enhanced educational opportunities for hundreds more students in the years to come.   To learn more about these grants, read our latest press release. 

Chamber OrchThe Foundation is currently accepting new applications for the 2008-09 school year.  Teachers interested in applying should check the grants page of our website for more information.  Parents and/or community members in partnership with a teacher are also encouraged to apply.

School Service Award (June 3, 2008)

The Foundation is honored to announce Amon Manekul as the winner of the 2008  School Service Award which was presented May 28 at the High School Student Award Ceremony.  Amon was nominated by Foster School teachers Kathleen Myers, Deborah Monaco and Angela Haney.

The School Service Award is given to a senior student who meets the following criteria:

·   Senior student who has made a significant contribution to the Mt. Lebanon School District, which need not take place in the high school building.
·   Student who is dependable and available when needed.
·   Student who is a selfless volunteer, who may not even realize his/her value to others. 
·   Student whose contribution may have had a positive impact on the experience of another.
·   Student whose service to the district need not take place in the high school building.
·   Student who has good academic standing at the high school.

Amon was honored for the years of service he has given to tutoring students at Foster School. 

Ms. Myers and Ms. Monaco write, "He (Amon) volunteered countless hours each week at Foster School to tutor any student who needed additional support in any academic area. He never gave up on a student, he prepared materials, inquired about their progress, asked about future curriculum lessons, and showed a genuine concern for his students. His “little buddies” looked forward to working with him and when he realized it was a special day for one of them, he would present them with a present (which he purchased with his own money) to brighten their day."
Teacher Angela Haney writes: "Whenever we have a student that needs help completing assignments, homework or just needs extra practice in an area, we have always been able to count on Amon to assist. The children that he has worked with enjoyed and looked forward to their time together.  He has been courteous, consistent and dependable! He will TRULY be missed next year!"

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The mission of the Mt. Lebanon Foundation for Education is to provide a permanent source of financial support to enable the Mt. Lebanon School District to expand and enhance learning opportunities for its students.

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MLFE, P.O. Box 11664
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412-478-7743

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