About ELF The Easton Learning Foundation (ELF) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational excellence for the children of Easton Public Schools. ELF was founded in 2004 by a group of community volunteers and educators. Grants: The Foundation strives to have children learn from teachers who are excited, engaged and reflective professionals. Our grant program enables Easton and Region 9 (Joel Barlow High School) teachers to search for effective and creative strategies to ensure that every child receives an excellent education. To help teachers improve the quality of instruction so every child can reach his or her potential, our grant program encourages teachers to critique instructional practices and seek solutions through innovation, research, study, professional growth, and supporting materials. ELF supports teachers who show enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity about education and subject matter, and who think deeply about the needs of every student. ELF encourages the search for new approaches to teaching especially those that can be applied district wide. The Foundation encourages grant applications not only from teachers but also administrators, teacher-student teams and local organizations or individuals who wish to partner with our schools to provide the kind of innovative and unique educational opportunities that keep Easton schools at the forefront of education.