Where Funding Falls Short, Community Steps In.
The Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation (NWLEF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has invested over $2.1 million to fund programs beyond the public school budget. From classroom experiences to technology, every NWLSD student has benefited. NWLEF ensures learning isn’t limited by funding—it’s fueled by possibility.
REASONs WHY WE NEED NWLEF
Inadequate Funding
Inadequate Funding
Inadequate Funding
Pennsylvania ranks 45th in the country in the state's share of funding for public schools. Local school districts are forced to make up the difference, mostly through property taxes.
Mandated Costs
Inadequate Funding
Inadequate Funding
Charter school costs for NWLSD have almost TRIPLED over a 10-year period, from $652,000 to over $1.9 million.
Rising Costs
Inadequate Funding
Our Community
The mandated costs of special education, pensions, and charter payments grew by $90 million for Lehigh County districts, while State funding grew by just $21 million.
Our Community
Inadequate Funding
Our Community
A strong educational foundation not only empowers individual students but also uplifts the entire community by creating future leaders, innovators, and compassionate citizens.
SEE THE IMPACT
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