Laura Ratliff's Give Miami Day Challenge

Why I'm Supporting The Education Fund This Give Miami Day 

Since 1985, The Education Fund has had one mission – to maximize every public school child’s potential. By raising student achievement, particularly for children from financially disadvantaged homes, we raise hopes and improve futures for entire families. We focus on the challenges facing public schools in Miami-Dade County, the third-largest district in the U.S., working closely with teachers, administrators, parents, and community/business leaders to implement programs that reach all 400+ schools, 18,000+ educators, and 300,000+ students. 

OUR SUCCESSES INCLUDE:

• Providing 4.5 million+ students/families with $32 million+ in school supplies (paper, books, pens, crayons, etc.) and household basics (paper products; hygiene supplies) since inception
• Supporting a 61% improvement in students’ science achievement and STEM proficiency and 68% improvement in students’ math performance, all while improving eating attitudes and habits by 50% through our first-in-the-nation Food Forests for Schools
• Increasing college enrollment by 34% in high-need demonstration schools as one of three nonprofits selected nationally, through our SmartPath program 
• $1.1 million+ raised to support an annual juried 'found object' exhibition and auction, recognizing 203,400+ students and teachers for their artwork (since inception)
• Bridging the digital divide for 10,000+ families by providing each child with a home computer and training for all their parents 
• 3,900+ students benefited from additional STEM and financial literacy lessons provided by Public School Champions during the Teach-A-Thon
• Launched Miami Loves Teachers last year, a program that aims to recognize and retain Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers. Currently, over 18,000 educators joined the campaign
• Raising more than $100 million+ in order to transform our public schools

This Give Miami Day, I'm asking you to join me in supporting The Education Fund. Your gift will directly impact public school students across Miami-Dade County. Please give today. Thank you for your support!