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International Dance Educator Leads Hands-On Workshops and Performance
Indian culture came alive this winter for more than 300 Broadmeadow Elementary School students during an Indian classical dance residency from international dance educator and performance artist, Tara Ahmed. Ahmed has performed and taught in India, Colombia, Brazil,...
NEF Announces Recipients of Fall 2011 Small Grant Awards
The Needham Education Foundation (NEF) announced the recipients of its 2011 fall small grants cycle at a recent meeting of the Needham School Committee. Nineteen grants totaling almost $60,000 were awarded to all Needham public schools supporting physical and social...
Expanding the Dialogue: What Do Kids Need to Succeed in the 21st Century?
As college drop-out rates rise and young adult unemployment reaches levels unseen since the Great Depression, a growing consensus of business and academic leaders are asking whether a traditional four-year college education is always the best path to a successful...
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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