Impact on Education scholarship recipient Xiomara Portillo has spent much of her life watching the care and compassion of others make a difference in her family’s life. Now, she hopes to pass that on.

Last week, Impact on Education and the Boulder Valley community gathered to celebrate our 33rd annual Impact Awards. With nearly 500 people in attendance, we honored 62 teachers and staff members nominated by their principals and peers.

This school year, we awarded over $181,000 in Student Opportunity Grants. Here are a few snapshots of impact from the Fall grant cycle, made possible by dedicated teachers, community donors, and Meritrust Credit Union’s investment.

As teens nationwide face a mental health crisis, BVSD and Impact on Education are partnering to build mental and emotional wellness into the school day. Here are five ways Mental Health Advocates support students — tools caregivers can use at home.

With funding from Impact on Education, career exploration “Dream” programming is rolling out across the Boulder Valley School District — inspiring youngsters from pre-K to eighth grade to explore professional possibilities.

Katelyn was the first person in her family to graduate from high school or college. Now, as a successful professional in the tech industry, she’s passing on what she’s learned to BVSD students to help them prepare for their futures.

Go behind the scenes of an afterschool program at Casey Middle School where students are building confidence and gaining math skills.

Looking back on 2025, we’re proud of how this community showed up in support of Boulder Valley students, educators, and public schools. Check out this year’s most popular blogs to see the impact you helped make possible and learn more about the people powering change.

With 2025 winding down and new charitable tax rules on the horizon, now is the perfect moment to plan your year-end giving. Here’s how you can maximize both your impact and your tax benefits this season.