MID-YEAR IMPACT REPORT
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MID-YEAR IMPACT REPORT
Combined with the yearly endowment draw, Blake Fund gifts help cover what tuition does not of the operational budget. Generosity from our donors is already providing a variety of experiences this school year while keeping programming robust so students are prepared for futures beyond Blake.
THE BLAKE FUND
MID-YEAR IMPACT REPORT
Blake Fund gifts to the arts have already provided a variety of experiences this year. Classrooms are stocked with supplies for students in courses like filmmaking, screen printing and debate. Set equipment is benefiting Upper and Middle School theater students as they write, direct and perform in this year’s plays. And musical instruments are tuned and prepared for students to have optimal practice experiences.
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Blake Fund gifts to athletics have already provided a variety of experiences this year. Physical education classes are stocked with equipment for students to participate in movement activities like yoga and fitness games. Buses transport student athletes to matches and competitions every day. And fields are well maintained to benefit Blake teams like boys’ and girls’ soccer, which took first and second place at state!
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MID-YEAR IMPACT REPORT
Gifts to the Blake Fund in support of student financial assistance benefits more than a quarter of the student body. Combined with this year’s endowment draw, Blake Fund gifts help provide over $9 million in tuition support, ensuring every student experiences all aspects of a Blake education.
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Blake Fund gifts to faculty professional development provide educators opportunities to deepen their expertise and discover new ways of teaching. From workshops to webinars, these experiences directly translate into the lesson plans and curriculum students participate in, benefiting their educational experience.
*formerly LearningWorks *
Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake (BMB)* celebrated its 25th anniversary this year—a testament to lives changed, dreams sparked and futures shaped since summer 2000.
From classroom materials and transportation for students, to the recruitment and training of promising educational leaders, Blake Fund gifts to BMB benefit all who participate in this one-of-a-kind, educational enrichment program.
*formerly LearningWorks