From Classroom to Career
Great teachers change what’s possible for young people.
More time to learn — in and out of the classroom — changes what a student can dream of and reach for.
And a clear, supported path through college changes what comes next. These are the places where we invest, working together to change a student’s path forward.
Regional Need
4,200+
San Diego 19-and 20-year-olds don’t have a high school degree. (San Diego Economic Equity Report)
Our Strategies
High-Quality Instruction
Every student deserves a classroom led by a well-prepared, well-supported educator. We invest in training and developing educators, preparing them to serve every kind of learner — including neurodivergent students — so instruction quality doesn’t depend on a student’s zip code.
Expanded Learning
Learning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. We invest in high-quality after-school and summer programs that keep students engaged, build skills and provide safe, enriching environments outside the traditional school day.
College Success
Getting into college is only half the equation. Completing it is the other half. We fund scholarships, mentorship and sustained, multi-year support that follows students from high school through graduation, prioritizing those furthest from opportunity to finish what they started.
BiGI
Community Scholarship Program
Expanded Learning
Classroom to Career Initiative
Community Scholars Initiative
Give Close to Home
San Diego is the home we all share. And when our neighbors need us, we show up. A gift to San Diego Foundation is how we take care of each other – one family, one neighborhood, one gift at a time.