The Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) is a not-for-profit foundation formed in 2006 that enables individuals and organizations to support extraordinary student achievement at all levels in Ladue Schools through tax-deductible donations. The mission of the LEF is to advance the excellence of the Ladue School District by expanding opportunities for extraordinary student success. The efforts of the LEF support the Ladue School District’s vision - “Together, we will empower every student to become a passionate learner and achieve his or her highest potential.” The LEF's strategy is rooted in the Ladue School District Strategic Plan. ● Provide for world-class teaching and learning across all disciplines ● Prepare our students for a global environment ● Advance excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) The LEF executes its strategy through funding initiatives and projects that promote extraordinary academic success, community leadership and social consciousness, and student & teacher development. The LEF promotes inclusiveness so that no one constituent, school or program is our focus over time, and no individual agenda will guide the overall giving process. Programs and tools provided through funding from the LEF include: • Robotics • iPads • Business Plan Competitions • Hands-on Science Equipment • Library Collections • Math Skills Advancement Tools • Chinese Language Instruction For more information, visit our website at www.laduefoundation.org or contact Executive Director Kristen Wild at lef@ladueschools.net