They say go big or go home, and this year the North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) went BIG! NEEF kicked off the distribution of over $300,000 in Innovative Grants to North East ISD teachers with the ‘Innovation Celebration Grant Tour.’ Community partners, Board of Directors, members of the LEE High School Drumline and Sparky the
The North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) surprised seven lucky teachers with Innovative Grants thanks to a generous donation by Mike Willis and H-E-B. A total of two grants were delivered, one at Canyon Ridge Elementary School for a Sensory Room and the other at Tuscany Heights Elementary School for an Early Motor Lab. Mike Willis,
Golfers showed up in record numbers to North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) Jerry Comalander’s Fore! the Kids Tournament on Friday, Sept. 21 to raise funds for innovative grants throughout the district. A total of 156 golfers, representing 54 companies, donated an all-time high of over $100,000 to the 13th annual golf tournament benefiting the Foundation. The
For the first time, the North East Educational Foundation is awarding teacher supply grants at New Teacher Orientation. Fifty lucky teachers received supply grants of $200 each, for a total of $10,000. Teachers were selected through a random drawing. They will have one more chance to win a supply grant at their
Board members of the North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) are working hard this summer to make 2018-2019 the best year yet! On June 3, NEEF board members gathered downtown for a day of strategic planning. IBM strategists led the group through creative breakout sessions that encouraged them to perform deep dives into the thoughts and
On March 22 the North East Educational Foundation challenged campuses across North East ISD to give BIG while championing for a cause near and dear to their respective campus. The Walzem Elementary School community came together with the goal of raising enough funds to beautify their courtyard, along with other green space on campus. At
Our senses are abuzz with excitement to see this NEEF Grant at Encino Park Elementary School in action. Multi-sensory environments have been shown to increase concentration, focus attention--all while improving creativity, social relations and communications. The various forms of fun and entertaining simuli help students concentrate and focus better. "By incorporating these multi-sensory materials into
On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) took a night to say THANK YOU to the Partners in Education. The Partners in Education program connects businesses and community groups with schools to enrich student learning. Partners donate time, their expertise and services for the benefit of NEISD employees and students. Their support
The North East Educational Foundation’s (NEEF) 2018 Softball with the Superintendent was a big hit! Going on third year, the community event at the new North East Sports Park features a fun-filled softball game, along with plenty of food, and activities. The friendly competition featuring North East ISD leadership against six local organizations who purchased
The Roosevelt Community Garden, funded by a NEEF Grant, was the perfect spot for the Roosevelt High School Family Health and Wellness Fair. Members of the community gathered around the garden on April 18 to get important health and wellness information from various community and health organizations. Visitors were also able to see the assortment
