Curriculum Enrichment

Elevated Learning

Pinellas Education Foundation is dedicated to enriching curriculum by investing in innovative and engaging methods to advance student learning while also fostering essential life skills. We believe in enhancing education through unique experiences that improve student performance and promote creative teaching practices.

Real-World Academic Experiences

Enterprise Village is one of our signature programs, created in 1989, and remains a favorite educational experience that spans generations. Parents who grew up in Pinellas County tell stories of their visit to Enterprise Village when it’s time for their children to participate in this valuable experience.

Enterprise Village is designed to help students develop basic economic concepts and understand the process between businesses and consumers. Every fifth-grade student first learns economics in the classroom before their one-day field trip to the village. They get to work in one of over 20 businesses provided by our community business partners, simulating what a professional career entails.

Thank you to our partners who invest in Enterprise Village by sponsoring a storefront:

Practical Financial Literacy

Finance Park, launched in 1998, is a hands-on simulation that teaches eighth-grade students financial concepts to build a strong foundation for the future. During a one-day field trip to Finance Park, students are presented with many different financial decisions one must make in real life – from transportation, banking, home improvement, healthcare, utilities, and food to investments, entertainment, and more.

The program provides real-life scenarios to equip students with the knowledge to make informed decisions about budgeting, spending, investing, and using credit, which are crucial for their success in adulthood. By learning about financial responsibility, students can develop healthy financial habits and promote long-term financial well-being.

Thank you to our partners who invest in Finance Park by sponsoring a storefront:

Equipping Students with Essential Life Skills

Providing students with learning experiences that will help them navigate and succeed in the real world.

9,131

Students visited Enterprise Village during the 23-24 school year.

6,100

Students visted Finance Park during the 23-24 school year.

22,230

Students were impacted by innovative classroom grants.

Mentoring Impact

“What truly transformed my experience was the mentor I gained through Take Stock in Children. Mentorship, for me, has been a lifeline. My mentor served as a guiding light, offering wisdom and support at every critical juncture, especially during the college application process.”

– Vidi L., Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program Alumni

Teacher Impact

“The work you do in uplifting educators makes such a difference in our ability to inspire, innovate, and serve our students. I am beyond grateful for all that you’ve done to support me, and I will continue to pour that gratitude back into the work I do every day.”

– Natalie S., Visual Arts Teacher

Mentoring Impact

“My mentor has been an outstanding person for me throughout high school, she has offered support, encouragement, and wisdom since the beginning that has helped me navigate challenges, set goals and grow as a person. Her guidance, serving as a light, shaping my confidence and aspirations, inspiring me to strive for excellence and to believe in my potential.”

– Valerie O., Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program, Class of 2025

Scholarship Impact

“The support from the scholarship program has been a huge source of motivation for me. Knowing that others believe in my potential and are willing to invest in my education has inspired me to work even harder toward my goals.”

– Kelvin A., Scholarship Recipient

Classroom Impact

“The Literacy Magazine project I received funding for impacts so many students at our school. Students can submit a poem, short story, flash fiction, artwork, or photos for publishing consideration. They anxiously await the magazine’s arrival, and when it does, the excitement is palpable. On behalf of all students and staff members who love to read students’ original writing and see their creative art, thank you very much.”

Teresa Z., Classroom Grant Recipient

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Curriculum Enrichment

Elevated Learning

Real-World Academic Experiences

Thank you to our partners who invest in Enterprise Village by sponsoring a storefront:

Practical Financial Literacy

Thank you to our partners who invest in Finance Park by sponsoring a storefront:

Equipping Students with Essential Life Skills

9,131

6,100

22,230

Mentoring Impact

“What truly transformed my experience was the mentor I gained through Take Stock in Children. Mentorship, for me, has been a lifeline. My mentor served as a guiding light, offering wisdom and support at every critical juncture, especially during the college application process.”

Teacher Impact

“The work you do in uplifting educators makes such a difference in our ability to inspire, innovate, and serve our students. I am beyond grateful for all that you’ve done to support me, and I will continue to pour that gratitude back into the work I do every day.”

Mentoring Impact

Scholarship Impact

“The support from the scholarship program has been a huge source of motivation for me. Knowing that others believe in my potential and are willing to invest in my education has inspired me to work even harder toward my goals.”

Classroom Impact

Become a Mentor

or Volunteer

You can help students build a solid foundation of values, establish goals, improve their academic and life skills, while developing self-esteem and confidence.

Partners in Impact

Join Us in Making a Difference!

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