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Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence Awards More Than $45,000 in 2025 Grants
The Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) has awarded more than $45,000 in grants to the Cranford Public Schools for the 2025–26 school year, continuing its long tradition of supporting educators and students across the district… At the October 27 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott Rubin and board members formally accepted the funds, noting CFEE’s ongoing role in strengthening local education.
Nov 11, 2025TAPinto Cranford
Cranford Board of Education Highlights Community Grants, Student Success, and Construction Progress
Rubin recognized the efforts of the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE), which awarded $45,258.45 in grants this year to support 21 projects. He highlighted new middle school podcasting equipment and elementary school literary backpacks among the funded initiatives. Board President Kurt Petschow praised CFEE’s collaboration with the district, noting that the group works extremely well with schools.
Oct 30, 2025TAPinto Cranford
CFEE’s 8th Annual Trivia Night Raised $30k for Cranford Schools
More than 250 people attended the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) 8th Annual Trivia Night, which raised $30,000 to benefit Cranford public school students. Twenty-seven teams competed in the high-spirited contest of eight rounds of challenging questions, with the tunes from the E34 Events DJ leading to dancing in the aisles by the end of the night.
Mar 10, 2025TAPinto Cranford
Upcoming Annual Trivia Night to Raise Money for Cranford Schools
“We are so excited for our 8th annual Trivia Night, which is a terrific opportunity to come together for a fun night and a great cause!” said Jennifer McComb, CFEE Co-President. Her Co-President Shannon Gallo agrees “Trivia Night is our biggest fundraiser that brings the community together to support the Cranford public schools. Last year, we awarded teachers across the district with over $34,000 in grants for their classrooms.”
Feb 4, 2025TAPinto Cranford
Trivia Night Raises $34,000 for Cranford Schools
More than 300 people attended the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) 7th annual Trivia Night on Friday, February 23 at the Kenilworth VFW. The competition between the 32 teams was fierce, with eight rounds of tough questions presented by emcee Karen Bennett.
Mar 4, 2024TAPinto Cranford
Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence's 7th Annual Trivia Night is February 23
“We are so excited about Trivia Night, as it is always a ton of fun to come together for a great cause!” said Shannon Gallo, CFEE President. “Last year, we were able to fund over $33,000 in 14 grants across Cranford public schools, including reading intervention, coding simulations with robots, and a well-used wellness room at the high school, among other awards. We know we can build on that momentum in 2024!”
Jan 16, 2024TAPinto Cranford
Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence Awards Grants
The Cranford Board of Education accepted more than $33,000 in grants for the 2023-24 academic year from the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE)… Fourteen projects received funding this year across the categories of Makerspaces/Innovation Zones, Innovations in Classroom Design, Differentiation/Personalization, Technology Integration and Innovations to Support School District Goals.
Oct 9, 2023TAPinto Cranford
CFEE Trivia Night is Back in Person
Trivia Night, one of the biggest events hosted by the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence is back in person for the first time since the pandemic. “After a COVID induced hiatus, we are thrilled to bring this event back, but even more excited to raise funds to give back to Cranford classrooms,” said CFEE Co-President Tara O’Connor.
Jan 13, 2023TAPinto Cranford
Saturdays with Bernie: Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence & CHS Podcast Studio
In this week‘s Cranford Radio podcast, Bernie Wagenblast sat down in the new Cranford High School podcast studio to chat with Tara O‘Connor, president of the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence.
Nov 26, 2022TAPinto Cranford