Watch for the weekly DEF News Column in the Duxbury Clipper featuring grant highlights and DEF news and events.
1000 Thanks to Battelle Press Release, Duxbury, MA, February 23, 2009 Education is one of Battelle’s founding purposes and they are proud of their long history of philanthropic support through financial donations and hours of volunteer service in the local community. Tracy Stenner, Manager of Battelle’s Environmental Product Line, Duxbury resident, and DEF Board Member, confirms Battelle’s special focus and support to the science, technology, engineering and math departments in Duxbury Public Schools.
Battelle’s most recent contribution supports the science lab at the Duxbury High School. DHS Biology teacher, Karen Benson, applied for a DEF grant that would enhance the biology experience for approximately 400 students. This DEF grant, sponsored by Battelle, financed the purchase of ten new advanced microscopes with a magnification of 1000X.
DEF and Battelle Working Together Standing: Wayne Clough, DEF President, Andrew Stevens, DHS Principle, Gay Shanahan, DEF Vice President, Peggy Davis, DEF grants co-chair, Tracy Stenner, DEF board member, and Manager Environmental Product Line at Battelle and Karen Benson, DHS Science Teacher.
Sitting: DHS Juniors, Cory Tucker, Gabby Katz and Becky Tibbets
New Microscopes Karen Benson, DHS Science teacher, senior, Kevin Dame and junior, Julia Allen
DEF an 'Irreplaceable' Support for Schools Duxbury, MA, November 18, 2008 - The
Duxbury Education Foundation has become a valuable partner for the
Duxbury Public Schools, providing through grants and opportunities the
district wouldn't normally be able to afford. Full Article (PDF)
Duxbury Students using PC Tablet funded by grants from the Duxbury Education Foundation.
Press Release - Over $690,000 funded by DEF - Duxbury, MA July 7, 2008 - Over the past 19 years, the Duxbury Education Foundation has raised funds, as seed money, for teachers, staff and administrators to search out innovative ways to enhance education in Duxbury public schools. To date, the DEF has approved and funded over $690,000 in grants. Full Press Release
DEF Awards $107,000 to Schools February 26, 2008 - This past grant round for the fall of 2007 reached a milestone for the DEF, awarding over $80,000 of grant money. Collectively, the 2007 spring and fall grant rounds totaled over $107,000. Full Article
On Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Duxbury resident Tracy Stenner (Zolla) of Battelle presented the Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) with a check for $4500. Each year Battelle donates money to the DEF to fund science and math programs in the Duxbury Public Schools.
Press Release - The Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) funds $28,000 Duxbury, MA, May 10, 2007 - The Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF), a charitable foundation that funds education grants benefiting students in Duxbury, today announced that it recently funded grants for $28,400. With this latest round of grant funding, the DEF had the opportunity to fund a variety of programs benefiting students from kindergarten through high school. Full Press Release
Press Release -Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) funding exceeded $70,000 in 2006. Where did the money go? Duxbury, MA, January 25, 2007 - If you have ever participated in one of the Duxbury Education Foundation’s (DEF) annual events- the community Spelling Bee, Dinners for Duxbury or Divots for Duxbury Golf Tournament, opened your checkbook for the DEF annual appeal, or are just hearing about the DEF for the first time you may have wondered- where does the money go? In 2006 alone, the DEF awarded over $70,000 to the Duxbury Public schools, funding a wide variety of innovative and educational initiatives benefiting students from elementary to high school. Full Press Release
Press Release - DEF community Spelling Bee fast approaching, Foundation awards $33,000 to Schools Duxbury, MA January 15, 2007 - The 2007 Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) Community Spelling Bee will be held on Monday, February 12th at the Performing Art Center. Spellers and sponsors are needed. The DEF Spelling Bee is being generously sponsored by Summit Educational Group. Additionally, today the DEF announced that $33,000 of funding was awarded to the schools in December bringing the foundations 2006 giving to over $70,000. Full Press Release
Press Release - DEF Trustees Tour DMS and DEF Announces Annual Appeal Mailing Duxbury, MA, November 10, 2006 - Last week the Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) board of trustees toured Duxbury Middle School (DMS) to see some recently funded grants in action. Mrs. Bernier, 6th grade Science teacher and Mrs. Bryer, 6th Grade Social Studies, demonstrated how the Smart Boards funded by the DEF have been integrated into the classroom, effectively enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, the DMS administration talked with excitement about Peacebuilders, an anti-violence youth program approved by the federally funded .... Full Press Release
Press Release - DEF Funds Grants Exceeding $65,000 Duxbury, MA, June 15, 2006 – The Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF), a charitable foundation that funds education grants benefiting students in Duxbury, today announced that it recently funded grants in the 2005-2006 school year totaling more that $65,000. Additionally, the DEF announced the launch of a new website www.Duxburyeducationfoundation.org. With this latest round of grant funding, the DEF had the opportunity to fund a variety of programs aimed at improving the overall school environment and culture, strengthening the school/community bond and fostering interpersonal development skills..... Full Press Release
Press Release - DEF Welcomes Five New Board Members and Announces Golf Tournament Date for Monday, September 11th Duxbury, MA, July 17, 2006 – The Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF), a charitable organization which funds education grants benefiting students in Duxbury, today announced that five new board members have joined the organization as trustees for the 2006-2007 school year. DEF also announced that it will be holding its annual ‘Divots for Duxbury’ golf tournament on Monday, September 11th...... Full Press Release
For more information contact: Mary K Siciliano (781) 934-7374 Duxbury Education Foundation Publicity Chair
DEF and Battelle Working Together
New Microscopes
Duxbury Students using PC Tablet funded by grants from the Duxbury Education Foundation. 
On Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Duxbury resident Tracy Stenner (Zolla) of Battelle presented the Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) with a check for $4500. Each year Battelle donates money to the DEF to fund science and math programs in the Duxbury Public Schools.