Public schools in Irvine are the cornerstone of our community. The number one reason why people move to Irvine is for the schools, because our public schools rank among the top in the nation.

We've achieved this despite an archaic state funding system that bases IUSD's allotment on property values established in the 1970s. This outdated system provides inadequate funding far below the state average. As a result, IUSD was the lowest funded school district in California in 2005-06.

The Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) believes that effective community support is needed to provide the best educational opportunities for our children. When you make an investment through IPSF, you're making a statement. That you won't settle for mediocre education in your community. That your children deserve the best.

By working with individuals, community groups and corporations, IPSF ensures that the quality of education your children enjoy is comparable to the finest private schools in the country, and at a cost that's a fraction of private school tuition.

To learn more about the projects, programs and events provided by IPSF, visit the Irvine Public Schools Foundation website at www.ipsf.net.