Edmonds Beacon: District foundation receives $83K from Hazel Miller Foundation

Lynnwood, WA: The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received two grants totaling $83,075 from the Hazel Miller Foundation to help remove financial barriers for students in the Edmonds School District and expand access to college and career opportunities. The Hazel Miller Foundation supports organizations in South Snohomish County who are committed to education, youth, and diversity.

A $26,700 grant will help cover Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam fees for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. These exams are part of dual credit programs that allow students to earn college credit while still in high school, helping them prepare for college and save on tuition costs.

Until recently, the state helped subsidize these exam fees for students from lower-income households. With that funding no longer available, many families are now faced with new costs that could prevent students from taking the exams, even after successfully completing the rigorous coursework that prepares them. Click here to read the whole article.