Every year, we are reminded of one simple truth: when our community comes together, amazing things happen for Fairfax County Public Schools students. From moments of celebration to moments of challenge, Educate Fairfax stands beside our schools to make sure every child has the support, tools, and opportunities they need to succeed. In 2025, our donors, partners, educators, families, and alumni showed what it truly means to invest in the future of FCPS students. You rallied ar

Educate Fairfax announced the results of its record-setting 2025–26 grant cycle, where it awarded 129 classroom and school-based grants totaling more than $210,000 to support innovative learning across 117 Fairfax County Public Schools. This funding will directly benefit nearly 47,000 FCPS students. The number of applications in this cycle reached an all-time high of 258 proposals, representing a significant increase in educator requests for support. The funded projects span

At Educate Fairfax, we exist solely to support Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students, educators, and families. We are a community connector, bringing together educators, families, businesses, and partners to meet challenges and create opportunities in real time. Together, we make sure every FCPS student has the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. A Shared Vision for Student Success This fall, Educate Fairfax was proud to sponsor and help host the

The Growing Need in Fairfax County Did you know one in three Fairfax County Public Schools students receives free or reduced-price meals while at school? Across FCPS’ 199 schools, 51 are designated as Title I schools, or schools where a significant percentage of the student body qualify for free or reduced-price meals. This means 69,000 students struggle to have enough food to eat. Thanks to federal funding, these students are guaranteed meals at school, but many still strugg

Opening Doors for All Students For the past six years, Educate Fairfax has provided grants to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)...

Educate Fairfax proudly celebrated 11 extraordinary graduates of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) at the fourth annual FCPS Alumni...

Current Fairfax County Public Schools students welcome the 2025 class of the FCPS Alumni Hall of Fame to their enshrinement! Learn more:...

Educate Fairfax will celebrate 11 extraordinary graduates of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) at the fourth annual FCPS Alumni Hall...

Educate Fairfax and the community stepped up this summer to help students across the county in both Title I schools and non-Title I schools get school supplies.