Our Mission
The Norwalk Education Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to quality public education for all of Norwalk’s children. We effect positive change by providing programs and funds for innovative classroom instruction, teacher and technology training, and a variety of learning opportunities beyond the school day.

Our Beliefs
We believe that an excellent public education is every child's right.
We believe that an excellent public education requires a well-informed and supportive community, caring and competent educators, a supportive and responsive school environment, and sufficient financing to achieve educational goals.

"How Good Schools Can Happen"     --- Adobe PDF

Our Strategy
We accelerate innovation in the classroom by identifying and developing programs that improve education.
We advocate for quality public school education by improving teacher quality through classroom innovation and technology training, by offering students technology, literacy, and enrichment programs, by collaborating with other community groups to improve public education, and by being a critical friend to the Norwalk Public School system.

Our Chairman's Perspective
By John Atkin
Why is the Norwalk Public School system important to you?

• As a parent, you want the best education possible for your child, enabling them to reach their full potential.
• As a business owner or manager, you need capable employees to help your business expand and grow.
• As a home owner, your property values are linked to the perceived quality of the public schools.
• As a community member, the school children of Norwalk are our future.
• A high quality education prepares our children to meet the demands of both an increasingly complex workplace and world.
• As an independent organization - the Norwalk Education Foundation supports and challenges Norwalk's school system - investing in a successful future for all of us.