The Needham Education Foundation raises funds and awards grants to promote innovation and excellence in education for Needham public school students.

NEF Gratitude Cards

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

2008 Spelling Bee

2008 NEF Spelling Bee Champions are the “Library Bookies”: Rose Doherty, Gay Ellen Dennet, and Lindsay Kiser.

High School is Thinking Globally

Reprinted from The Boston Globe By John Guilfoil, Globe Correspondent  |  July 22, 2007 Hoping to broaden students’ knowledge of the world, Needham High School is launching a global competency program that will combine travel abroad, community service, and foreign...

2007 Spelling Bee

2007 NEF Spelling Bee Champions are the “Needham High Hopes”: Gabe Nardi, Lindsay Kiser, and Marianne Prokesch.

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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