To learn more about any of the exciting Birmingham Education Foundation stories that follow, please contact Executive Director Laura Couger at 248-203-3030 or bef@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Students Excited about Learning!
Posted September 27, 2010
In Carol Pinneo’s math class, the new whiteboard – when it’s not powered up – looks similar to the white or blackboards most adults remember from high school. Turned on, however, this board rivets the attention of even the most school-averse students. Read more

Birmingham Public Schools receive $30,000 technology grant
Posted May 4, 2009
The Birmingham Education Foundation has agreed to commit $30,000 toward the purchase of thirty interactive whiteboards for use in middle and high school classrooms in the Birmingham Public School District. Read more

BEF seeds 21st century learning technology in schools
Posted March 31, 2009
A grassroots revolution has begun at Berkshire Middle School. Led by a team of sixth grade social studies teachers, the revolution in teaching employs new technology that sidelines the “sage on the stage” method and brings student collaboration to the fore. Read more
See the article on 21st Century learning featured in the Birmingham Eagle.

Support from the entire community
As seen in The Oakland Press October 19, 2008
Birmingham parents and residents realize the importance of a quality education and the impact it has on the community as a whole. While the school district does all it can with the funds it receives, many times learning can be enhanced with other programs and initiatives. That's where the Birmingham Education Foundation comes in. Read more

Author and illustrator regales families with stories of art
Posted April 24, 2008
Rosalyn Schanzer has made some new fans. Grace and Kathleen Sleder grabbed seats in the front row to hear Schanzer, a nationally acclaimed author and illustrator, discuss her art at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center on Wednesday evening. Read more

BEF grants make a difference in local schools
Posted January 10, 2008
“I’ll miss working with you every day, and seeing your smile,” wrote one middle school student to another. An ordinary message between friends becomes more poignant when the note is written by a general education student to her LINKS pal, a student with autism. Read more

BEF and BBAC team up to benefit arts in the schools
Posted November 28, 2007
On Thursday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) are teaming up to increase arts funding to the Birmingham Public Schools. Read more

Birmingham Education Foundation seeks community’s “two cents”
Posted August 27, 2007
The Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) wants to learn what community members know about and expect from the local education foundation. Read more