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News from the NEF
NEF Presents “Let’s Talk: Keys to Your Child’s Academic Success”
The Needham Education Foundation (NEF) is bringing groundbreaking research in children’s education to the Needham community on Wednesday evening, February 24, 2010. “Let’s Talk: Keys to Your Child’s Academic Success,” will be presented by Harvard Associate Professor...
2009 Spelling Bee
2009’s “Library Bookies” – Lindsay Kiser, Gay Ellen Dennet, and Lois Sockol take the trophy for the 2nd year in a row! Congratulations to all contestants and THANK YOU to all our sponsors! See coverage of the Bee on the Needham Channel.
2008 Spelling Bee
2008 NEF Spelling Bee Champions are the “Library Bookies”: Rose Doherty, Gay Ellen Dennet, and Lindsay Kiser.
Thank You to our 2026 Partners in Education!
Valedictorian Sponsor
Head of the Class Sponsor
Star Student Sponsor
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
