Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools.



Top 10 Reasons to Support LEAF
Our Purpose
Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools.
Grants
LEAF has established a proven track record of raising funds and getting them to the students who really need them.
Photo Contest
LEAF is sponsoring an ongoing photo contest to highlight the positive things happening each day in our District 742 schools.
Homework is hard. Imagine how hard it is without a home.
LEAF joins with the school district and other community partners to support students and their families experiencing housing instability.

Recent Posts
LEAF 742’s 2024-25 Adopt-A-Classroom Project is Successful
February 5, 2025
LEAF 742 kicked off our Adopt-A-Classroom Project at the beginning of this school year and now would like to let you know about our success! LEAF’s goal in the Adopt a Classroom project is to connect businesses, individuals, and groups to specific classrooms to help provide needed supplies that the…
The Education Funding Shortage in Minnesota: A Growing Crisis
January 28, 2025
Minnesota, once celebrated for its strong education system, is facing a severe funding shortage. Rising costs, inadequate state funding, and disparities between districts are creating an education crisis that’s leaving teachers, students, and communities struggling to make ends meet. In Minnesota…
LEAF 742 Photo Contest
January 22, 2025
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) is sponsoring an ongoing photo contest for all District 742 students, parents, staff and residents to highlight the positive things happening each day in our public schools. The focus of this contest is to shine a light on Distric…
The GRIT Award: Celebrating Hard Work, Resilience, and Innovation
January 16, 2025
The GRIT Award: Celebrating Hard Work, Resilience, and Innovation Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed too tough to overcome? Maybe it was a tough math problem, learning a new sport, or even working through a difficult project. Everyone faces obstacles, but some people show incredible determ…
Homelessness in the U.S. Hits Record Levels: A Growing Crisis
January 8, 2025
Homelessness in the United States reached its highest level in nearly two decades, with nearly 772,000 people experiencing homelessness on a single night. This marked an 18% increase from 2023, according to new data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The surge reflects a co…
A Dream Come True
December 21, 2024
There’s something magical about the look on a child’s face when one of their wildest dreams come true—and this week that dream consisted of a limo ride and a visit to a fire station. Thanks to the generosity of our community, a group of excited students recently had the experience of a lifetime. Th…