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The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation has awarded $10,000 through its inaugural round of Teacher Grants, funding 16 creative and inspiring projects submitted by educators across Quincy's four Catholic elementary schools - Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic, St. Francis, and St. Peter.

The funded projects include the development of a new art program, classroom book sets to expand and enrich learning, materials to allow students to act out Bible stories and bring Scripture to life, STEAM-based initiatives, and attendance at a professional development conference focused on supporting student mental health.

“This first round of applications showcased the remarkable creativity and dedication of our Catholic school teachers,” said Elizabeth Brown, QCES Foundation Board President. “Every proposal demonstrated just how deeply our educators care about creating meaningful and engaging learning environments for their students. We are thrilled to support these projects and look forward to seeing their impact unfold in classrooms across our schools.”

The QCES Foundation Teacher Grant Program was established this year to provide direct funding to teachers for classroom-level projects, materials, technology, and professional development opportunities. Funding for this new program is made possible by the Louise Doyle Memorial Fund and the Maureen McLaughlin Schuering Endowed Fund, both established to honor the legacies of two beloved educators who were passionate about teaching and learning.

The Foundation looks forward to growing the program in future years and continuing its mission to enhance Catholic education by supporting the teachers who help shape students academically, spiritually, and personally.