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The Needham Education Foundation raises funds and awards grants to promote innovation and excellence in education for Needham public school students.
News from the NEF
2018 Spelling Bee
The Olin College Phoenixes Win the Bee and Elementary Round Ends in a Tie! This past Sunday, the Needham community came together to test their spelling prowess at the 27th Annual NEF Spelling Bee. Nearly 40 teams participated, including elementary, middle and high...
NEF Awards Three Large Grants Totaling $33,135
The NEF announced the recipients of three large grants totaling $33,135 at the Needham School Committee on March 6, 2018. Two Needham parents, Carolyn Guttilla and Martha Cohen Barrett, were awarded a grant for the development and execution of a program which aims to:...
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...
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2025-2026 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall Deadline: Oct 17th
Winter Deadline: Jan 16th
Spring Deadline: Apr 10th