15-04-2025
CEF presents over $53 million in grants to CISD teachers
The Cleburne Education Foundation recently presented 16 grants — totalling over $53 million — to Cleburne ISD educators.
The grants directly enhance student learning experiences across the district, providing new technology, hands-on resources and educational materials.
"CEF's Impact grants would not be possible without the support of our donors — made up of local individuals, businesses and civic organizations,' CEF Executive Director Paige Harris said. 'We are grateful to be a part of a community that believes in funding classroom resources that go above and beyond the district's operating budget and enhance the learning opportunities for our students."
Approved by the CEF board of directors at their Feb. 26 meeting, the grants were distributed March 14. In a celebratory fashion, the CEF team, along with CISD leaders, surprised the recipients with their awards.
The grants, recommended by the CEF Grants Committee, will support various programs, ranging from STEM initiatives to fine arts enrichment.
Allocations were awarded to:
Cleburne High School
— Empowering Fitness Program – iPads for weight training
— Hoist System – Diesel Technology program enhancement
— Numworks Calculators – Graphing calculators for Chemistry
— Business Prototype Lab – Maker Space for business ideas
— 3D Modeling for Architecture – Hands-on design tools
— Multi-Camera Recording – Portable video production equipment
— Woodturning Tools – Equipment for woodworking students
Phoenix Campus
— Character Education Curriculum – WhyTry program for social-emotional learning
Wheat Middle School
— Fiber Arts Studio – Hands-on textile arts exploration
— Vocational Items for Life Skills – Tools for fine motor skill development
Smith Intermediate School
— Spanish & Bilingual Nonfiction Books – 125 new books for emerging bilingual students
— Transform with Tuners – Tuners and caddies for band students
Santa Fe Elementary School
— Dramatic Play in PreK – Updated play centers for three pre-kindergarten classrooms
— Piano Keyboards – Individual keyboards for music instruction
Coleman Elementary School
— Decodable Books – Phonics books to support early reading skills
Gerard Elementary School
— Moving & Grooving in Fine Arts – Music and art resources
Also, a discretionary grant was awarded to support STiNG Week, an initiative that encourages student leadership and community engagement.
The Cleburne Education Foundation continues its commitment to enriching education in CISD by funding projects that empower both teachers and students. With the grants, educators can bring innovative teaching methods and new resources into their classrooms, ultimately enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
For information about the Cleburne Education Foundation, visit
