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Grant Stories
Explore our impact
What's the value of a child's education? To us, it's infinite. Our teacher grants fund educator passions, but they also spark interests, strengthen skills and create opportunities for discovery that stick with students for life. You can read about our grants and the ways they're shaping lives in Collierville.


Postgrad prep – how CEF equips students for college, careers and life
Preparing students for life after graduation starts long before high school. Across Collierville Schools, students are exploring future careers, developing real-world problem-solving skills and gaining hands-on learning experiences that help them envision what is possible for their futures. Through innovative classroom grants funded by the Collierville Education Foundation, educators are creating opportunities that connect learning to college readiness, workforce development
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Fresh air, new perspectives – the benefits of outdoor classrooms
Have you ever found yourself at your desk, longing to step outside and feel the breeze on your face? Getting fresh air is one of the easiest ways to boost your energy, generate new ideas and improve your overall mood. So if this idea works for adults at work, why can’t it work for students at school? At one Collierville school, it now does! Using funding from CEF and our generous sponsors (listed below!), Collierville Elementary School recently installed six double-milled be
May 12


Shaping interest and building excitement in STEM
We can’t underscore the important role school plays not only in educating our children but also in helping them define their interests and build skills that can turn their passion into a future career. As the job market changes, Collierville teachers are nimbly adjusting their grant requests to ensure our students have access to above-and-beyond exciting tools and lessons that support growth in STEM fields. This is critical for our community’s future – according to The Univer
Mar 20


Expanding math skills with innovative technology
Gone are the days of practicing arithmetic with a workbook and pencil. Teachers are finding innovative ways to teach the fundamentals of math with technology. Students in Collierville Schools are building upon foundational skills with Logitech crayons, expanding their knowledge by participating in math competitions and practicing the basics on interactive whiteboards. These materials were proudly provided to teachers through CEF’s teacher grant program. Keep reading to learn
Mar 1


Grant spotlight: Oh, Give Me A Home Where Dragons Can ROAM!
Over the summer, the brand new walking track at Collierville Middle School was completed! This state-of-the-art walking track has been a hit among teachers and students at CMS. Collierville Education Foundation is proud to have assisted in funding the track alongside the CMS Parent Teacher Association. Keep reading to learn more about the newest addition to the school and how the walking track benefits everyone! Fun for everyone The track is truly worth the investment – it is
Dec 2, 2025
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