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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NEF Announces Autumn Grant Awards of Nearly $45,000
The Needham Education Foundation has awarded 20 grants totaling nearly $45,000 in its autumn small grants cycle. Needham students will learn from visiting authors and dancers in residence, historical reenactments, a program pairing high school students with senior...
Flipped Classrooms and Broken Silos: Education Trends in Needham and Beyond
How are educators making learning more meaningful, inspiring, and accessible in a changing academic and business environment? The Needham Education Foundation invited the community to explore these questions and others in an enlightening dialogue with Dr. Daniel...
NEF Launches Interdisciplinary Learning at NHS with Largest Grant to Date
Innovative Pilot Program Connects Traditional Disciplines – A Key for 21st Century Learning and Problem-Solving The Needham Education Foundation is awarding a start-up grant of $111,500 to fund a pilot program in interdisciplinary learning at Needham High School,...
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.