Program text: The Peoria Education Foundation enriches and supports educational excellence in the Peoria Unified School District by awarding arts grants to teachers and principals for projects outside the normal operating budget.

Program text: The Peoria Education Foundation supports educators within Peoria Unified by awarding grants to teachers and principals for innovative projects which positively impact student achievement.

Program text: New teachers could choose to receive a starter library of new books for their classroom, pre-approved by the Learning & Teaching Department with age-appropriate books for students.

Program text: Scholarships are awarded to Peoria Unified seniors and recognize outstanding accomplishments as well as to provide encouragement and incentives as students continue to work toward meeting their educational goals.

Program text: The Emergency Needs Fund allows Peoria Unified principals to immediately fund a student with an urgent need and get reimbursed, while social services work towards long-term solutions.