COVID-19 Relief Fund

COVID-19 Relief Fund

Earlier this year, we watched with concern as the COVID-19 outbreak began to disrupt the entire world, including our community. Although we did not know what the coming weeks and months would hold, we knew that our community needed us. And we needed you. We launched...
STEM Academy Student grows sustainable garden

STEM Academy Student grows sustainable garden

Today is National Gardening Day and we could all use some inspiration from STEM Academy student Ashley Patterson. The ninth grade student put her knowledge and know-how to great use in order to grow a garden that is feeding her family. Back in February, Ashley built...
Book vending machine encourages reading and character development, thanks to NEEF grant

Book vending machine encourages reading and character development, thanks to NEEF grant

When fourth grade student Ricardo Ramirez is done eating his lunch, he likes to help custodians. “He knows they have a lot of work to do in cleaning up the tables and cleaning up the floors, so he eats his lunch and helps with the recycling so they can do their other...
North East Educational Foundation hosts Top Donor Reception

North East Educational Foundation hosts Top Donor Reception

The Old San Francisco Steakhouse served as the back drop for the North East Educational Foundation’s first-ever Top Donor Reception on Nov. 13. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as they mingled and listened to a talented string quartet from Churchill High...
NEEF celebrates dedication ceremony for Camelot Elementary Music Park

NEEF celebrates dedication ceremony for Camelot Elementary Music Park

Fifth-grade student Rita Al Shakarchi doesn’t possess formal training in a musical instrument, but she’s intrigued by the beautiful sound that resonates when she strikes the metal bars of a xylophone. “It’s really fun to do and I like how the music sounds,” Rita said....