The Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) is a community-based, all volunteer organization, whose mission is to provide alternative funding for innovative and enriching programs in the Duxbury Public Schools.
The DEF receives, administers, and disburses funds for educational, scientific and charitable purposes to be used to develop, support and assist programs which benefit the students, teachers, and staff of the Duxbury public school system. Founded in 1989, after proposition 2½ budget cutbacks had forced the school systems to cancel many fine arts and enrichment programs, the DEF is a private, not-for-profit organization.
The DEF Board is comprised of between 13 and 17 Trustees, who volunteer their time to raise funds and review and administer grants. Any teacher or administrator in the Duxbury schools or anyone with a program designed to enrich the Duxbury students may apply in writing for a grant.
Funds are made available for DEF grants through generous contributions. Community events such as the Spelling Bee and Divots for Duxbury golf outing are ways in which the DEF raises funds.
The Duxbury Education Foundation (DEF) is a community-based, all volunteer organization, whose mission is to provide alternative funding for innovative and enriching programs in the Duxbury Public Schools.