Regional Discussion Groups are delivered in partnership with community foundations where MAEF has invested its endowment funds. Community leaders from business, education, health care, the arts, and other sectors participate in discussions on specific issues, then develop action plans for their communities. The June Gills Teacher Inspiration Award was established by Will Pitts to recognize those elementary teachers who do more than teach. Adults nominate former teachers who inspired them to stretch their minds and to apply their learning. Pitts created the award to honor his former teacher, June Gills.
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By law, the MAEF board chair is a member of the State Board of Education, and the secretary is the Commissioner of the Department of Children, Families and Learning. A full time director heads the MAEF staff, who are in St. Paul, and three regional field service offices. If you have comments or questions, please send email to Jim Pehler .