NEEF team participates in DATA at Ed White’s Escape Room

NEEF team participates in DATA at Ed White’s Escape Room

North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) staff and board members embarked on an adventure as they participated in DATA at Ed White Middle School’s Escape Room on March 6. The team found themselves in a classroom with brick wall paper and antique furniture filled...
Microsoft TEALS program promotes innovation in middle school students

Microsoft TEALS program promotes innovation in middle school students

Jasibe Gutierrez is only in eighth grade, but she is already learning how to program in her fundamentals of computer science class as part of the DATA at Ed White Middle School magnet program. With eager eyes, Jasibe stared intently into a glowing screen through...
NEEF Starlight Gala breaks fundraising record

NEEF Starlight Gala breaks fundraising record

The North East Educational Foundation raised a record-breaking amount at the 28th annual Starlight Gala held at the Witte Museum on March 1. Cheerleaders and the Reagan HS drumline were on hand to greet business partners, elected officials, educational leaders and...
Students exercise STEM in the gym thanks to NEEF grant

Students exercise STEM in the gym thanks to NEEF grant

Colonial Hills Elementary School students are enjoying an interactive physical workout while learning about physics-based concepts in gym class thanks to a NEEF Innovative Grant. Whether it’s exploring the mechanical advantage of a pulley or the splitting power of a...
Tuscany Heights opens Social Emotional Learning Lab

Tuscany Heights opens Social Emotional Learning Lab

Tuscany Heights Elementary School opened its very own Social Emotional Learning Lab thanks to a grant from the North East Educational Foundation (NEEF). On Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 a ribbon cutting ceremony with NEEF Directors, parent volunteers and staff was held to...