The Edward E. Ford Foundation recently made a $250,000 matching educational leadership grant to George School in support of the school’s service programs. George will use the money to bolster its international service programs.

Head of School Nancy Starmer told the Intelligencer, “George School faculty have established and led international service trips for over 60 years….We are deeply honored that the … foundation has affirmed the success of our service programs and recognized our vision. …”

George believes in the transformative power of service and work.

Growing from the school’s Quaker roots, George School has a long history and dedication to service programs- ranging from local efforts to national and international projects. Students begin with campus service projects. Projects and responsibilities grow outward as students strengthen their work ethic.  

“As part of George School’s service program, each student is required to perform an on-campus service job (known as a “co-op” assignment) for 60 to 90 minutes per week each year….Co-op assignments can involve work such as tidying a classroom or helping out in the George School Children’s Center. All students begin co-op by working in the dining room. During some class sessions of Essentials of a Friends Community, teachers will work side by side with their students in the dining room… George School’s service program also requires each student to take part in one significant service project of at least sixty-five hours during the junior or senior year.”

Read more about George School’s service programs on their website.