Foundation Priority Areas

Your investment through the Columbus City Education Foundation is directed where it matters most—supporting students across four priority areas:

🎓 Close Opportunity Gaps

Target resources where students need them most—supporting access to academics, enrichment, and career pathways.

Examples: Pre-K education, athletics programs, SEL and mental health supports

🤝 Connect Schools to Industry Pathways

Create partnerships that link students to mentors, internships, career exposure, and workforce pathways.

Examples: Career Academies

🏫 Fuel Classroom Innovation

Provide sustainable funding so educators can pilot bold ideas, launch new programs, and expand student-centered learning.

Examples: Summer experiences, arts programming

📣 Legacy & Pride

Lift up alumni success stories and honor school communities—past and present—to build pride, investment, and community belief.

Examples: Alumni engagement, storytelling, preserving CCS history