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The Needham Education Foundation raises funds and awards grants to promote innovation and excellence in education for Needham public school students.
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Bringing Design Thinking to NPS Teachers
Through an NEF grant, NPS educators had the opportunity to attend a two-day professional development workshop to promote hands-on learning in their classrooms. The workshop, offered by the NuVu School in Cambridge and customized for the Needham Public Schools, aimed...
A Community Garden at High Rock
When the archeology dig boxes were no longer being used at High Rock Middle School, Steve Miller, the former community service learning coordinator, applied for an NEF grant to build five new accessible raised garden beds which would be used for students in a newly...
NEF Invests $50,000 to Launch Needham High School’s Liftoff Network
In May, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) invested $50,000 in seed money for the Needham Public Schools to launch an internship program at Needham High School which aligns with both the Portrait of a Needham Graduate’s core competencies and the district’s...
Thank You to our 2026 Partners in Education!
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2026-2027 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall: Oct 16, 2026
Winter: Jan 15, 2027
Spring: Apr 9, 2027
