LPIE

State funding barely covers the basics.
Lafayette schools receive less state funding than nearly every other district in California.
 
Our community steps up to fund the people and programs our schools need through donations to LPIE.
 
Ready to join other Lafayette families in supporting our schools?
Many families give:
$1/school day ≈ $180/year
$3/school day ≈ $540/year
$6/school day ≈ $1080/year
DONATE TO LPIE TODAY

Please join Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, Lafayette Partners in Education, and Orinda Network for Education for an empowering evening featuring three extraordinary speakers: Sneha Revanur – Stanford student, founder of Encode AI, and named the “Greta Thunberg of AI,” Nikki Iyer – UC Berkeley student and Co-Chair of Design It For Us, and Kerry Gallagher – digital wellness expert and educator at ConnectSafely.org.

Learn about Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s key legislation to protect women and girls from online exploitation. Gain tools to confidently navigate today’s tech landscape–from AI deepfakes to misinformation. Come learn how to spot the risks, build real skills, and shape a digital future that works for us – not against us.

Wednesday, Apr 22
6:00-7:30p.m.
Doors Open at 5:30pm
Creekside Commons Main Hall
1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA
RSVP HERE
*We’re excited to support this community conversation, which is part of an official program of the California State Legislature. LPIE’s involvement is nonpartisan and does not represent endorsement of any candidate.

Project LPIE Showcase!
Project LPIE Winners will be announced and celebrated at the Lafayette Library on Friday, Apr 10 at 5:00pm. Please join us for a public reception featuring all the creative entries as we announce the winners of the 2026 Project LPIE Awards.
This annual event showcases and acknowledges Acalanes High School students for their project-based learning. Prizes will be awarded in 15 categories in order to recognize students’ skills both within and outside the curriculum (Journalism, Digital Design, Vocal/Instrumental music and Science to name a few). We look forward to seeing you there!

2026-2027 LPIE Open Board Member Positions
We are currently recruiting for next year’s Board and are seeking candidates for the following positions: 

• Vice President
• Business Partners (1 co-chair)
• Arts & Humanities (1 co-chair)
• Music & Performing Arts (1 co-chair – must have a student at Acalanes)
• New families (1 co-chair – must have students TK-8)

If you moved to Lafayette for its exceptional public schools, joining the LPIE Board is one of the most powerful ways to help sustain and strengthen them. Our schools rely on local funding and we need the next generation of committed leaders to step into these roles so that we can continue to raise over $4M per year for our kids. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our Past President Samantha Carter at pastpresident@lpie.org. Thank you! 

Final week to submit for Project LPIE!
Parents, remind your students that there is still time to participate in Project LPIE. Submissions are due this Thursday, Mar 5, and classroom projects are ok to submit.
All projects receive feedback from expert judges, and winners receive cash prizes.  Awards will be presented at our showcase at the Lafayette Library on Friday, Apr 11. For more info or to register click HERE.

Online Auction Closes Saturday, Mar 7

The online auction for this year’s LPIE Gala is open! Click here to bid on an exciting array of lots. From wine tastings and event tickets to overnight stays, local dining gift cards, academic opportunities, and summer camps for kids – there’s something for everyone! Bidding closes Mar 7 at 7:00pm. 

The online auction for this year’s LPIE Gala opens Monday at 9 AM!
Click here to bid on an exciting array of lots. From wine tastings and event tickets to overnight stays, local dining gift cards, academic opportunities, and summer camps for kids — there’s something for everyone! Bidding closes Mar 7 at 7:00pm.

LPIE Gala Online Auction Opens Thursday, Feb 26

Get ready to bid on exciting  vacations, beauty and wellness packages, academic and athletic opportunities for kids, summer camps, local dining, Warriors tickets, and more. All unique items available in support of our students. This auction is open to everyone, not just those attending the event. 

Help Shape the Future of Our Schools – Join the LPIE Board!

Hi everyone–As I step into the role of President for Lafayette Partners in Education, I’m reaching out personally to ask for your help— and maybe even your partnership. Lafayette schools are among the lowest-funded districts in California, which means essential programs like art, science, mental health services, and classroom support don’t exist without community funding. LPIE helps fill that gap— but only because of people like you who step up and make it happen.

Right now, we’re looking to fill a few final positions on the LPIE Board of Directors for the upcoming school year, and I’d love for you to consider joining us. In particular, we’re hoping to find:

• Community members who care deeply about public education and want to make a difference
• Individuals with experience in corporate finance or financial oversight (not required for all roles, but a key area where we need strength)
• A Vice President— someone excited to work closely with me this upcoming school year and lead LPIE the next (finance experience not required!)

The Vice President role is a special one: you’ll help shape strategy, support our team, and learn the ropes before becoming President next year (with plenty of support along the way). It’s meaningful, collaborative work— and yes, we’ll have fun doing it.
Whether you’ve been involved with LPIE before or are just getting started, this is a great opportunity to make an impact for every student in every school in our district.

If you’re interested, curious, or just want to chat about what’s involved, email me at VP@LPIE.org.

Thanks for considering— and thank you for being part of the community that fills the gap.