Students at Castaneda Elementary are studying plants and how they grow in a hydroponic environment. It's an experience made possible by a generous grant from the McAllen Education Foundation.
The McAllen Education Foundation was formed in 1996. In its history, the foundation has funded 422 grants worth nearly $565,223 and benefited more than 59,805 students. The Foundation provides support to help foster excellence and enhance educational opportunities for students in McAllen ISD by funding Innovative Teaching Grants. The Foundation is a philanthropic, tax-exempt, public corporation that operates independently of McAllen ISD and is governed by a board made up of business and civic leaders from the community. For information on sponsorship opportunities, visit the Foundation website at https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/mef.
