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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.

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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.

A Stronger Future for Our Children and COMMUNITY

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3 Ways your gift makes an impact:

Promotes Classroom Innovation

Promotes Classroom Innovation

Promotes Classroom Innovation

Through our Teacher Mini-Grant program we

foster innovation in the classroom (and hallways). Each year NWLEF allocates a certain amount of funds to be awarded to individual or groups of teachers who apply for grants that enhance student learning.

Supports Key Technology

Promotes Classroom Innovation

Promotes Classroom Innovation

NWLEF has supported our school district with

key technology purchases including SmartBoards

for all classrooms, STEM labs and broadcasting studios for each building, and laptops for all students. These major initiatives would not have been possible without the support of our local community!

Nurtures Mental Wellness

Promotes Classroom Innovation

Nurtures Mental Wellness

 The district has seen a greater need for mental health support to help students succeed. NWLEF supports specific requests from our district to address the needs of our students through programs led by our counselors and administrators within the district. 

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Sponsorship opportunities include annual sponsorship and event sponsorship.  


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