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Many of California's public schools are struggling to give students important classes and services like physical education, music, art, and libraries. Consequently, schools and parents increasingly look to other sources to enrich their children's education and extend the schools' curricula beyond basic academic courses. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that many of the more affluent Bay Area communities have created local fundraising organizations that are able to raise large amounts of money for their schools, sometimes reaching into the hundreds of thousands of dollars (see article). With funding from such organizations, schools in those communities are able to provide strong curricula, including classes in art, music, physical education and other programs that contribute to an overall robust education. These fundraising organizations are essential to the strong public schools in the communities where they operate. There are many public schools, however - often in less affluent areas - that do not receive the benefits of powerful fundraising organizations and are still unable to fund more than basic educational programs. The students in these schools have a very different educational experience. The schools are generally limited to basic classes and often have no physical education, music, or art. The Glowworms Educational Foundation was established to advocate for these schools and their students while raising money to help fund, develop, and manage programs that broaden students' educational experience in public schools. Glowworms Winston Churchill once said, "We are all worms, but I do believe that I am a glowworm." Likewise, we believe that all children have a similar uniqueness and the potential to excel if they are supported with a strong, fulfilling education.