ABOUT US
SVEF is the largest nonprofit advocate and provider of STEM education in Silicon Valley
WHAT WE DO
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) guides students, faculty, and schools around these roadblocks, opening pathways to brighter futures through STEM education. Our established programs and strong partnerships with districts and educators in various sectors allow us to create solutions that raise student performance and inspire them to succeed in college and their careers.
As one of the most innovative regions in the world, Silicon Valley is known for setting standards in industries such as technology, science, and engineering.
Despite this, schools in the area face challenges such as tight budgets and inconsistent resources that block the paths of an increasingly diverse student population, hindering them from attaining a college education and a successful career.
1998
Fair Exchange (now Silicon Valley Education Foundation or SVEF), begins in the Franklin-McKinley School District as a school-based center offering everything from medical to after-school programs to at-risk families
2000
Fair Exchange changes it name to Franklin McKinley Education Foundation (FMEF)
2001
Muhammed Chaudhry becomes Executive Director
2006
Mayor Ron Gonzales joins forces with FMEF to form San jose Education Foundation (SJEF)
2007
First School District MOU’s signed: OG Berryessa, FMSD, Orchard, SCCOE
2008
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501c3 status
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Facebook page
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SVEF merges with Santa Clara County of Education Foundation
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Stepping Up To Algebra (SUTA) program launches
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STEM in Education Report is published
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$3M STEM Initiative
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$1.7M from Knight Foundation
2009
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Board of Directors approve the adoption of a Board Governance
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Forum: Should A-G requirement be the default curriculum for California high schools?
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STEM in Education Report #2 is published
2010
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ESUHSD adopts A-G
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Women & Girls Summit
2012
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FMEF rebrands as Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
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Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, and SJUSD adopt A-G
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First Silicon Valley STEM Summit is held
2013
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Forum: The Importance of Early Math
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The East Side Alliance is formed
2014
SUTA becomes Elevate [Math] or E[M]
2015
WestEd Study on E[M]
2017
Manny Barbara becomes interim CEO
2018
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Merger with ALearn
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Lisa Andrews becomes CEO
2019
[Computer Science] Innovate pilot
2020
SVEF pivots to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022
Women in STEM event is held
2023
SVEF’s documentary, “Zip Code: Code Red”, is released during the 1st Annual Education Summit
OUR HISTORY
WHAT WE DO
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) guides students, faculty, and schools around these roadblocks, opening pathways to brighter futures through STEM education. Our established programs and strong partnerships with districts and educators in various sectors allow us to create solutions that raise student performance and inspire them to succeed in college and their careers.
As one of the most innovative regions in the world, Silicon Valley is known for setting standards in industries such as technology, science, and engineering.
Despite this, schools in the area face challenges such as tight budgets and inconsistent resources that block the paths of an increasingly diverse student population, hindering them from attaining a college education and a successful career.
