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

Congrats to Catalyst to College’s First Cohort: Graduating Class of 2019!
May 29, 2019It has been a 3-year journey that our 100 Catalyst to College students have been through. Saturday May 25, 2019 marked an important milestone when each student walked on stage to declare to their families, teachers, and friends their college, major and life choices. Many have received prestigious scholarships such as the Meadows Neighborhood Scholarship, … Read More
![June Elevate [Math] Student Blast | Launching Now! June Elevate [Math] Student Blast | Launching Now!](https://web.archive.org/web/20190730175026im_/https://www.svefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/donate-page-1-800x600.png)
June Elevate [Math] Student Blast | Launching Now!
May 28, 2019Elevate [Math] – Launching Now! The start of your Elevate [Math] class is only days away and we are so excited to have you on board. You are going to have a great experience, but you might have some questions: What do I need to bring? A Great Attitude! – That’s it! Earbuds, a pencil, … Read More
![May Elevate [Math] Student Blast | STEM Heroes May Elevate [Math] Student Blast | STEM Heroes](https://web.archive.org/web/20190730175026im_/https://www.svefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ALearn2018-083-800x600.jpg)
May Elevate [Math] Student Blast | STEM Heroes
May 21, 2019Elevate [Math] is just around the corner. Our first class is in 16 days! Part of your program includes a workshop with people that work in STEM; but what impact do careers in STEM have on the world? Find out by learning about our TOP 10 STEM HEROES for 2019: Chien-Shiung Wu: Chinese-American Physicist (and … Read More

ESA Newsletter Summer 2019
May 20, 2019ESA Newsletter Summer 2019 Edition Inside this Edition: Teacher Appreciation Month! Glenn Hoffmann Award ALAS: Achieving Latinx Academic Success Assessment for Learning Series ESA’s Instructional Leadership Corps Upcoming Opportunities for Teachers Click here for the full newsletter Special thanks to our ESA funder: Applied Materials

ESA Earns 2019 Hoffmann Award & Kristi Porter Award
May 3, 2019The ESA is honored to be among the 2019 Glenn Hoffmann Award winners. Presented by the Santa Clara County School Board Association, these awards recognize school and school district programs that significantly impact student success. The ESA is proud to be recognized for the professional development provided to educators across the eight districts. A special … Read More
![April 29 – Elevate [Math] Newsletter – SWAG April 29 – Elevate [Math] Newsletter – SWAG](https://web.archive.org/web/20190730175026im_/https://www.svefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SVEF_Bag_Mar21_2019-1-800x600.jpg)
April 29 – Elevate [Math] Newsletter – SWAG
April 29, 2019Students that attend Elevate [Math] this summer will get lots of free swag, find out what you will get, just for coming to class! Have you ever had an amazing idea for a story or an invention, yet you couldn’t find a single pencil to write it down? Well, we can help you with this! … Read More