Mission
THE ACHIEVE FOUNDATION PROMOTES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION THAT PREPARES SOUTH-ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE. WE SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS BY ADDRESSING INEQUITIES, INSPIRING INNOVATION AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES: CHAMPION EXCELLENCE: ENHANCING STUDENT EXPERIENCES THROUGH MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS, GRANTS AND FUNDING THAT ADVANCE BEST EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES ADDRESS EQUITY: ADDRESSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP AND UNMET EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT BUILD COMMUNITY: BRINGING TOGETHER AND WORKING IN COORDINATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS (STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY AT LARGE) TO STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DELIVER SOLUTIONS: LISTENING TO STAKEHOLDERS, EVALUATING OPTIONS, AND RESPONDING TO EVOLVING NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT