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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
2016 Spelling Bee
A Repeat Victory at the 25th Annual NEF Spelling Bee! On Sunday, March 13th, the Needham community came together to test their spelling prowess at the 25th annual Needham Education Foundation Spelling Bee. Over 40 teams participated, including elementary, middle and...
“Authoring Inspiration” at NHS – Young Adult Author Nancy Werlin Inspires Students
In February, young adult author Nancy Werlin visited Needham High School to conduct a series of workshops and speaking sessions with students. Nancy Werlin is a New York Times bestselling author whose young adult books cover a wide array of genres, including realistic...
NEF Announces 2015-2016 Large Grant and Interdisciplinary Learning Funding
Large Grant Award – STARLAB Coming to Needham The NEF announced the award of a $15,000 large grant from its 2015-2016 Large Grants cycle at the School Committee meeting on January 26th. The grant supports the purchase of a Basic STARLAB Portable Planetarium System...
Thank You to our 2026 Partners in Education!
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2026-2027 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall: Oct 16, 2026
Winter: Jan 15, 2027
Spring: Apr 9, 2027
