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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Bequest reflects one man’s belief in schools
Reprinted from The Boston Globe By Christina PazzaneseGlobe Correspondent / April 10, 2005 Donor leaves $150,000 to education group Though he never went to school in town, the late Richard Burnham was always interested in helping Needham students. So it was no...
2004 Spelling Bee
2004 NEF Spelling Bee Champions are the “Needham High Hopes!”
1996 Spelling Bee
Congratulations to the team from DeWolfe-Lynn, Akers, Burnham real estate agency for winning the 1996 Spelling Bee with the word "alkalescence." The team was among 54 teams competing at the annual Bee hosted by WCVB-5 personalities Chet Curtis, Natalie Jacobsen, and...
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!
Valedictorian Sponsors
Head of the Class Sponsor
Star Student Sponsor
