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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News from the NEF
2013 Spelling Bee
The Needham Board of Selectmen was the winning team of the 22nd annual NEF Spelling Bee. The team was made up of John Bulian, Dan Matthews, and Lindsey Kiser. The winning word this year was “neossology,” which means the study of young birds. The 2013 NEF Spelling Bee...
NEF Announces Recipients of 2012-2013 Large Grant Awards
The Needham Education Foundation (NEF) announced the recipients of its 2012-2013 large grants cycle at a recent meeting of the Needham School Committee. Two grants totaling over $20,000 were awarded to Needham High School initiatives. One supports the Needham Public...
Historic Ties to NEF Inspire Gift of $10,000
On October 4, Leslie Tillotson, NEF co-president, was personally handed a gift of $10,000 from the estate of a woman with special ties to the NEF. The late Margaret Forrant was a 1939 Needham High School graduate who with her classmates, Ralph and Barbara Leader,...
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.
Thank You to our 2024 Partners in Education Sponsors!
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