About Us
About Hillsborough Education Foundation:
Established in 1987, Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) is a nonprofit focused on strengthening public education in Hillsborough County by supporting teachers and empowering students to achieve academic and personal success. Together with our community partners, HEF strategically invests in initiatives that impact teaching quality, increase graduation rates and build equity in education—bolstering a thriving workforce of tomorrow and the sustainable prosperity of Tampa Bay.
Learn more at EducationFoundation.com.
About Hillsborough County Public Schools:
- 224,000+ students enrolled
- 65% of students are economically disadvantage
- 3rd largest school district in Florida
- Nearly 24,000 employees, including 13,723 instructional staff
About Pinellas Education Foundation:
The Pinellas Education Foundation is a coalition of business and community leaders who collaborate to improve the quality of public education. Together, we advocate for public education achievement, create programs to improve student and teacher performance and raise funds for scholarships, grants and teacher recognition. Our mission is to accelerate educational achievement for all students through the effective mobilization of innovation, relationships and resources.
Learn more at PinellasEducation.org.
About Pinellas County Schools:
- 93,900 students enrolled
- 54.6% of students are economically disadvantaged
- 8th largest school district in Florida
- 7,000 instructional staff
