• to foster academic excellence by creating an environment that nutures a rich variety of teaching and learning experiences.
• to encourage, seek, and accept contributions of funds, services and other resources for the benefit of the Cranford Public Schools.
• to serve as a catalyst to support and enhance school improvement that will heighten learning opportunities for children.
• to be a vehicle that will assist in the preparation of Cranford's youth to compete and prosper in an increasingly complex and competitive world.
• to create many avenues for community members to participate as stakeholders, working together to strengthen the public schools which in turn strengthen our community.

Funds raised by CFEE are used to award grants to Cranford educators in support of innovative ideas that are outside the scope of the regular school budget. Since 1999, CFEE has provided over $20,000 in supplemental funding for educational initiatives in Cranford schools.

CFEE funding comes from contributions made by parents, community members, local businesses, corporations, and foundations. Yearly fundraising events include a tennis tournament and a wine tasting. CFEE has also received funding from the Cranford Junior Women’s Charity Ball, a Cranford Rotary Club golf tournament, and a Cranford Repertory Theatre production.

The CFEE Board of Directors meets monthly to administer the activities of CFEE.