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LEADING ADVOCATE AND PROVIDER OF STEM EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FURTHEST FROM ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY

SV[e]F champions education solutions, programs, and scholarships to provide underserved students with an equal opportunity for successful careers.

FOR EDUCATORS

Read FAQ’s and access portals for educators working with or interested in SVEF.

FOR STUDENTS

Find resources for students, such as current information on grants, scholarships and resources.

OUR PROGRAMS

Discover SVEF’s programs and find out how you can benefit from or volunteer for them.

ABOUT SVEF

Learn more about who we are, what we do, and the people that help us achieve the successes that we’ve had.

We urge you to share this eye-opening documentary with your friends, family, and community to amplify the message, and pledge your support and commitment to the cause of educational equity.

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SV[e]F combats systemic issues dividing communities that perpetuate these inequalities. Learn more in this compelling video narrated by Dr. Lisa Andrew, SV[e]F's President and CEO.

MISSION

To deliver and advocate for equitable STEM education that inspires and prepares students for college and careers.

VISION

Every student becomes a successful and productive adult.

EMPOWER STUDENTS

Create communities focused on maximizing student success

STRIVE FOR IMPACT

Commit to excellence and positive change by continuously evaluating, measuring, and improving our work

CHALLENGE THE IMPOSSIBLE

Take risks, be creative, grow from mistakes, and move forward

ACT TOGETHER

Collaborate through deliberate engagement and decision-making

EMBODY INTEGRITY

Build trust through respect, honesty, open-mindedness, and transparency

HAVE FUN!

Have fun and cherish the lessons we learned throughout our journey

CORE VALUES

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OUR IMPACT

63,300+

STUDENTS

4,000

TEACHERS

116

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

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[COMPUTER SCIENCE] INNOVATE

Fostering computational thinking and basic coding in student populations historically underrepresented in STEM.

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EAST SIDE ALLIANCE

Building a strong educational community for student success.

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ELEVATE [MATH]

Accelerating college readiness and STEM-career awareness with scalable programs and resources.

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SCHOOL2HOME

Bridging the academic gap and digital divide by integrating technology for low-performing middle schools in California.

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49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Providing multi-year, year-round academic support, STEM enrichment, skills training, and leadership opportunities to students in middle and high school.

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EASTSIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVE

Advocating for equal funding for East San Jose schools and providing supplemental educational services in order to promote a college and career readiness culture.

SV[e]F PROGRAMS

OUR YEARLY IMPACT

SV[e]F continues our esteemed legacy of providing proven STEM programs and we remain profoundly committed to empowering underrepresented students in pursuit of academic and career success.

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FUTURES IN STEM

Join us in building educational and career pathways for students furthest from access and opportunity.

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, insights, and resources in STEM education

EMPOWER STUDENTS

Create communities focused on maximizing success

STRIVE FOR IMPACT

Commit to excellence and positive change by continuously evaluating and measuring, and improving our work

ACT TOGETHER

Collaborate through deliberate engagement and decision-making

CHALLENGE THE IMPOSSIBLE

Take risks, be creative, grow from mistakes, and move forward

EMBODY INTEGRITY

Build trust through respect, honesty, open-mindedness, and transparency

HAVE FUN!

Have fun and cherish the lessons we learned throughout our journey

CORE VALUES

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