Silicon Valley Education Foundation
Elevating Achievement Through Innovation
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) is the nonprofit leader in providing strategic solutions through collective impact.
We are guided by the belief that all students are capable of pursuing higher education and boosting their future economic mobility
regardless of their background. SVEF has an established legacy of providing proven STEM programs and being profoundly committed
to empowering students to graduate high school career and college ready. The impact of our work is evident in our students, teachers,
and strong partnerships with districts and donors, creating a skilled workforce for the 21st Century.
SVEF’s Four Pillars
Proven Programs
SVEF is committed to providing scalable STEM programs and resources proven to accelerate college and career readiness for students.
Strong Partnerships
SVEF has long-standing relationships with Silicon Valley school districts and educators, as well as foundations, corporations, and nonprofit partners.
Established Legacy
For over 20 years, SVEF has developed programs that have impacted more than 27,000 students and 1,200 educators.
Regional Scale
As the largest education nonprofit in Silicon Valley, SVEF supports students and educators in over 60 school districts.
Help SVEF close the achievement gap.
Latest Blogs and News
Four Years of Math–What For? Forum
December 19, 2019FOUR YEARS OF MATH–WHAT FOR? Silicon Valley Education Foundation hosts forum on controversial California State University proposal Contact: Cynthia Harvey Communications Director, Silicon Valley Education Foundation cynthia@svefoundation.org (408) 790-9475 Download Press Release SAN JOSE, CA. – Should the California State University system require students to take four years of math in high school? Silicon Valley … Read More
November Monthly Update
November 22, 2019The 49ers SLI monthly update is a program-wide newsletter, which overviews our classes and activities from the last month, including announcements, shoutouts, and photos. This month’s update includes news about the Middle School Maker Track, the Seniors’ Website, FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST LEGO League, class curriculum, awards, and more! Return to 49ers SLI News … Read More
October Monthly Update
October 17, 2019The 49ers SLI monthly update is a program-wide newsletter, which overviews our classes and activities from the last month, including announcements, shoutouts, and photos. This month’s update includes news about FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST LEGO League, field trips, class curriculum, awards, and more! Return to 49ers SLI News Page → Go to 49ers SLI Program … Read More
September Monthly Update
September 20, 2019The 49ers SLI monthly update is a program-wide newsletter, which overviews our classes and activities from the last month, including announcements, shoutouts, and photos. This month’s update includes news about Tech Challenge, Synopsys Science Fair awards, MakerFaire, recent field trips, upcoming class events, end of year tests, and more! Return to 49ers SLI Program Page … Read More
Welcome Denise Williams, SVEF’s New Chief Programs Officer!
August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 – Silicon Valley Education Foundation Please join us in welcoming Denise Williams as our new Chief Programs Officer. Denise is recently retired from the Evergreen School District, and brings a wealth of knowledge in curriculum and instruction; assessment and system reform; and educational equity. Denise recently retired from Evergreen School District where … Read More
Thank You to Families from Elevate [Math]
August 5, 2019Para la versión en español, desplácese hacia abajo. Để đọc tiếng Việt, kéo xuống. The Elevate [Math] Team would like to thank you for supporting your students in jumpstarting their math success for the new 2020 school year! Your commitment and dedication to your student’s education will impact their future success and we strive to … Read More

