HISTORY OF THE FOUNDATION

Students are likely to benefit from several different LTEF programs in their public school years.

The Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) was created in 1992 by a group of township citizens and business representatives who sought a way to bring together the many resources of Lawrence’s business and professional community for the benefit of the Lawrence Township public schools.

Instrumental in the creation of the foundation were several key individuals and organizations including Educational Testing Service and, in particular, its President at the time, the late Greg Anrig. Dan Haggerty, the Foundation’s first chairperson and his law firm Stark & Stark, and Dr. Meredith Stone, the foundation’s first Executive Director, were also instrumental in getting the foundation off the ground. Bristol Myers Squibb, Comcast Cablevision, and the accounting firm of Rosenberg, Druker and Company, were also key supporters in the formation of the foundation.

The foundation has evolved into an important partner in the education of Lawrence Township students. Through its grant program, the foundation has contributed more than $1,600,000 to the Lawrence Township public schools for over 300 programs and projects, which include supporting the professional development of Lawrence teachers. These grants promote excellence and innovation in education and have touched the vast majority of students in the Lawrence schools.

Through its active board of trustees and with the assistance of our Executive Director, the foundation works with the Township’s business and professional communities to support the foundation’s activities and the public schools. The foundation informs the residents of Lawrence Township of the successes of the Lawrence Township schools and the programs the foundation has made possible. The foundation is also expanding the support it receives from the citizens of Lawrence Township that care about the quality of education provided by the Lawrence Township public schools.