Why AFE

AFE addresses the very real challenge of maintaining excellence in our schools in an era of challenging financial circumstances. Our direct-to-teacher grants are in no way a substitute for the school budget; rather, they address the vital need to encourage innovation and far-reaching vision in order to preserve the quality of Andover's public schools.  AFE supports innovative projects and programs that enrich the core curriculum, inspire students and staff, and expand the community’s involvement in public education.

How We Differ from PTOs and PACs

A PTO or a PAC focuses on an individual school. AFE’s focus is system-wide. We fund innovative grant proposals from all ten of Andover’s public schools, and we especially encourage projects and programs which can be developed, shared, and replicated among schools.

Former Superintendent's Message

The Andover Fund for Education is an essential resource for the Town of Andover and its schools. Like so many local education funds now established in the Commonwealth, the Andover Fund is dedicated to instructional leadership, sound ideas and creativity. Surely, these are the basis of a vibrant school system, an informed citizenry, and a secure future. I look forward to supporting the Andover Fund in any way I can and would urge all citizens to do the same. A donation to the Andover Fund for Education is an investment in the future. Please lend this worthy organization your fullest support.

~Dr. Claudia Bach, former Superintendent of Schools

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