ACE partners with the Andover Public Schools to support innovative, curriculum enhancing, system-wide initiatives that will inspire our students to succeed in facing today’s global challenges.
Andover Coalition for Education (ACE)
Since our launch in November 2005, ACE grants for the Andover schools have exceeded:
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Now Hiring: ACE Director – Are you a dynamic fundraiser and community-builder passionate about public education? ACE is seeking a motivated Director to lead its fundraising, community engagement, and signature event – the beloved Scarecrow Festival. This role is perfect for someone with nonprofit, event planning, or marketing experience who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Recent Highlights
- Supported eleven (11) Teaching Innovation Fund Grants in 2025 (totaling more than $20,000) to support teacher driven initiatives in the classroom
- Funded a $25,000 Visiting Artist Grant in fall 2024 to bring professional artist into the schools to expand the arts curriculum
- Purchased $15,000 worth of 3D printers and fabrication equipment at Andover High School
- Granted more than $16,000 to support eight (8) Teaching Innovation Fund Grants in the spring 2024
- Granted almost $18,000 in Fall 2023 to support a Civics for Everyone! grant to expand experiential learning in social studies
- Contributed more than $1MM to Andover Public Schools since ACE’s inception in 2005
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Our Latest News
October 11, 2021, Andover Townsman: Scarecrow Festival Returns to Andover
Oh the places Andover’s scarecrows can go. As the Andover Coalition for Education’s annual scarecrow festival and fundraiser returns this year, the theme is all about exploration. Students, organizations and businesses will all be designing their scarecrows answering...
October 19, 2021, Andover Townsman: Scarecrows Raise $25,000 for ACE
Overnight 10 new pumpkins “grew” in the Sanborn Elementary pumpkin patch after a parent posted a photo of Bancroft “winning” with the number of Andover Coalition for Education pumpkins placed with their scarecrow. Read More
April 10, 2021, Andover Townsman: ACE plans new fundraiser
Andover Coalition for Education (ACE) is hosting an event in May meant to get people moving and honor teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. May 1 to 8 will be a Race for ACE, "a movement challenge to raise money for our schools." Read More
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ACE is a Field of Interest Fund of the Essex County Community Foundation (MA), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID 04-3407816.) Donations to ACE are tax-deductible.
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Andover Coalition for Education
P.O. Box 1521
Andover, MA 01810