ENRICH. ENHANCE. EDUCATE.
The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) is an independent, non-profit organization funded to provide system-wide support and academic enrichment for the Medfield Public Schools. MCPE awards grants to support the development of innovative programs, curriculum and enrichment.
MCPE NEWS & EVENTS
Robert C. Maguire Award Nominations
MCPE is currently seeking nominations for the Robert C. Maguire award for the 2019/20 school year.
Robert (Bob) Maguire was the Superintendent of Medfield Schools from 1999 – 2013.
This award will be given to a staff member whose effort embodies Bob’s vision for further developing students’ global understanding and readiness to engage in the expanding global economy. Similar to Bob, the award recipient will be someone who inspires students to look beyond the town of Medfield and learn more about the global community through innovative programs and technologies.
What We Fund
Revitalizing Memorial LM
Revitalizing Memorial LMC’s Reading Nook - This grant provided Memorial’s LMC with flexible seating options to accommodate large groups of students, match their various learning styles, and facilitate a wide variety of student-centered activities taking place in the library.Weather Station 1.0
Weather Station v1.0 - This grant funded a weather station to provide real-time weather and climate data to Blake students and staff.Big Blue Blocks
Big Blue Playground Blocks - This grant provided Wheelock students a 55 piece set of ‘Big Blue Blocks’ for indoor and outdoor creative play opportunities during student recess and physical education classes.Introduction to Executive Function
Introduction to Executive Function Skills presented by Sarah Ward - This grant funded two education workshops for Medfield’s elementary teaching staff and for K-12 parents, presented by Sarah Ward, an expert on the topic of Executive Functioning.RedCat Sound Systems
Sound for student and staff well-being - This grant funded 21 Redcat classroom audio systems and 2 Flexmike microphones for students and teachers to utilize in Memorial's Kindergarten and First Grade classroomsWhimsical Explorations
Whimsical Explorations in the Courtyard - This grant provided grade six “Whimsical Explorations” students with Makerspace and related materials to design and create products intended to celebrate and display their poetry, as well as enhance the courtyard space at Blake school.Classroom STEM Kits
Classroom STEM Kits - This grant provided each classroom in Dale Street School with supplies and resources for STEM stations for student use in school-wide challenges, integrated with engineering standards, designed to guide students in becoming expert problem solvers, doers, and inventors.Mic-Check, Mic-Check in Public Speak
This grant provided portable microphones to Blake students in public speaking and other classroom settings to record high quality audio for their Everyday Blakers podcasts, allowing for more student voice in the podcasts and in public speaking.National Art Association Conference
National Art Association Annual Conference - This grant funded attendance for all K-12 Medfield Art teachers to the NAEA Annual conference being held in Boston, offering 1,000 educational art sessions over three days.MEET THE BOARD
MCPE was founded in 1987 with a board comprised of five people. Today, 16 members serve staggered three-year terms.
VOLUNTEER
If you are interested in becoming a MCPE Board Member, we would love to hear from you.
WRITE A GRANT
All school personnel are eligible to apply for a grant, as long as direct impact on students can be demonstrated.
Our Fundraising Events
TRIVIA NIGHT
Save the date for MCPE Trivia night, January 31, 2020. Get your team together for a fun night of friendly competition. Registration begins January 3rd!
TREASURED EXPERIENCES AUCTION
Coming soon - bid on exclusive items and experiences, from VIP seats to music and theater events to principal for a day!
SPELLING BEE
Second through fifth graders compete in this fun competition. Costumes encouraged!
Coming Spring of 2020.
E4E
Turn your upcoming party (Cinco de Mayo, Derby, BBQ, end-of-year party, etc) into an E4E event! Raise money for our schools and have fun doing it.