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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Purchase Gratitude cards to show your appreciation for a special teacher in your student’s life. All proceeds go to funding grants benefiting students and teachers in the Needham Public Schools.

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Virtual Reality at Needham High School

Samantha Bookston, Technology Integration Specialist at Needham High School, was awarded a grant of $4,700 in the Fall of 2016 for virtual reality teaching equipment.  Here she tells us how this new technology has been used in classrooms to enhance learning across...

NHS Experiences ‘One Day’ Author Panel

By Laura DrinanHometown Weekly Reporter Reprinted from the Hometown Weekly, February 8, 2018 Have you ever finished a book that just left you so astounded and inspired to write your own novel? It has certainly happened to some of the students at Needham High School....

NEF Receives $50,000 Gift from Middlesex Savings Bank

NEF announces they received an unexpected $50,000 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank. The gift was part of a $1.2M donation that Middlesex Savings is making to further education in the communities they serve. “Middlesex Savings Bank has great respect for the...

2024 - 2025 Grant Deadlines

Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit Needham Public Schools students. The Fall Grants deadline is Oct 18th, the Winter Grants deadline is Jan 17th, and the Spring Grants deadline is Apr 11th.

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