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The Oak Park Education Foundation believes in the power of collaboration between community and school to spark new interests, ignite innovative ideas, and engage children in new ways of perceiving and interacting with the world. Founded in 1989 by a coalition of parents, educators and community leaders, the Oak Park Education Foundation is a privately-funded, non-profit organization working in close partnership with District 97. Currently, the Oak Park Education Foundation implements 5 programs: science-based Global Village, Art Start, technology-based Vex Robotics, Architecture Adventure, and our newest endeavor, Geared Up. Our professional partners share their passion for learning while conducting hands-on projects with more than 3,000 students every year.