This spring, we’re trying something new.
For many years, the Bedford Education Foundation’s (BEF) Bash has brought our community together to celebrate and support innovation in Bedford’s public schools. This year, instead of hosting the Bash, we are inviting individuals and families to support the Bedford Education Foundation’s work through a Spring Appeal while we begin planning for next year.

Same mission. Same direct impact.
If you’ve supported the BEF Bash in the past—or believe in strong public schools—you understand how important this work is. This year, instead of a ticket or sponsorship, we invite you to make a direct contribution to the BEF. Every dollar raised goes straight into Bedford classrooms, supporting programs that inspire creativity, innovation, and inclusive learning.

BEF dollars are already at work across Bedford.
With community support, the BEF grants have funded meaningful opportunities for students at every level, including:

• Author visits that educate and elevate student voices
• Hands-on literacy tools that build early reading skills
• Makerspaces that foster creativity and problem-solving
• STEM, robotics, and coding programs that blend technology and art
• Garden clubs, mindfulness spaces, and therapeutic learning opportunities
• Translation technology that strengthens connections with ELL families

These grants often support ideas that fall outside traditional school budgets—but make a lasting difference in how students learn, explore, and thrive.

Your support makes it possible.
Your gift helps ensure that creativity and innovation remain staples of every student’s experience in the Bedford Public Schools. A contribution at any level helps the BEF continue empowering educators and students to meet the growing challenges of the 21st century. 

Please consider donating today. 

Thank you for being part of a community that believes in investing in our schools—and in the students who will shape our future. 

With gratitude,
The Bedford Education Foundation