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Aldert Root Elementary Educational Foundation

Teachers Are the Root of Our Foundation

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Teaching Positions Funded

501(c)(3)

Tax-Exempt Status

100%

Goes to Teaching

Every

Child Benefits

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Learn how the Foundation strengthens education at Root Elementary

Our Purpose

The Aldert Root Elementary Educational Foundation serves a critical role in the success of our school and our children. With your help, the Root Foundation is able to fund additional teaching positions above those provided by the Wake County Public School System budget. In 2025-2026, the Root Educational Foundation is funding four grade-level teaching positions. We work with our principal to determine how to maximize the impact of Foundation dollars to fund teachers above and beyond his budget.

Foundation vs. PTA

The Foundation and the PTA work hand-in-hand and complement each other, but they are governed separately and have distinct missions and purposes. The Foundation ONLY funds teaching positions. The PTA funds school supplies, teacher trainings and other school needs, but cannot fund teaching positions. The primary goal of the foundation is to create a stronger educational experience for each Root student and enrich our school community. The Root Educational Foundation counts on the support of generous donations from Root families, teachers and local businesses for its continued success.

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Every donation helps Root Elementary provide enriching programs, resources, and opportunities for our students.

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