Participating Schools

JETCO: Jewish Education Tax Credit Organization (Formerly Cheder) gave scholarships to 128 students in 2011. These students are now receiving their education at four of Tucson's top educational institutions:

Congregation Anshei Israel Esther B. Feldman Kindergarten

Congregation Anshei Israel Esther B. Feldman Kindergarten is a comprehensive, full-day program and an introduction to the exciting world of elementary school in which the child's curiosity about the world grows. Basic concepts in reading, writing, math, science, and art help the child build confidence in his or her ability to learn and develop self-esteem through greater independence. Visits by specialists and field trips are included. Jewish traditions and history are introduced through music, art and a beginning Hebrew vocabulary program.

Tucson Hebrew Academy, Pozez Educational Campus

Tucson Hebrew Academy is a pluralistic Kindergarten through 8th grade Jewish Day School. We foster educational excellence through an interdisciplinary, integrated General Studies and Judaic curriculum. We teach our students to apply Jewish values and learning to everyday life, enabling them to make their community and the world a better place. The Academy creates a total learning environment. Exploration and discovery, assimilation of knowledge, the search for meaning in every subject, and mastery of skills characterize the education experience. A low student/teacher ratio allows faculty members to manage this style of instruction, based on the most up-to-date cognitive research.

Tucson Jewish Community Center Kindergarten

The Tucson Jewish Community Center’s Kindergarten is a full day (8a.m.-3p.m.) program with a very rich and varied curriculum that provides the foundation for continuous learning. Our kindergarten adjusts its focus to the different developmental needs of the children who enter. Active learning occurs with a strong emphasis on literacy and mathematical reasoning, as well as through rich, integrated experiences in science, social studies, music, art, technology, writing, nutrition and fitness. Within our loving, accepting and respectful environment, children experience successful and engaged learning. Our early childhood education setting allows the total development of our students, with special emphasis on their happiness, self¬-esteem and good social skills. An inclusive Jewish ambiance fosters an understanding of Judaism, its values and culture.

The Olga and Bob Strauss Center for Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten of Temple Emanu-El

At the Olga and Bob Strauss Center for Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten we celebrate children and Judaism. We do this by providing a program that creates a love of learning in every child through our high quality Judaic and emergent education and care. Our low teacher to student ratio and full -day program enhances the learning. Our program is a place where needs are met and knowledge is constructed. Children learn through social interaction with peers and adults, through play and with an environment where children are both motivated to learn and which is guided by their interests. In this program, students will have field trips as well as Art, Spanish, Dance, Sign Language, PE, Hebrew, and Gardening. Our program is designed to encourage each child to develop as an individual and as part of the Jewish community.