When fourth grade student Jeeva Kattapuram read the first page of novel “Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan, she was hooked. Before she knew it, she was turning the last page. “My friend and I were...
Our Work In Action
NEEF virtual gala raises more than $182,000
The North East Educational Foundation turned facts into funds for their first-ever virtual gala, raising a whopping $182,583. Business partners, community members and North East ISD students put on...
NEISD educators receive sweet treats
Without missing a beat, North East ISD educators continue to rise and meet the challenges that come along with teaching during a global pandemic. As a token of appreciation, NEISD Superintendent Dr....
North East Educational Foundation awards $310K in grants
North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) board of directors made their rounds virtually this year to hand out more than $300,000 in Innovative Grants to North East ISD (NEISD) educators. NEEF...
NEEF donors tee up for education, raise funds for innovative grants
Despite a global pandemic, the North East Educational Foundation raised $110,000 at the 15th annual Jerry Comalander’s Fore! The Kids Tournament held at Canyon Springs Golf Club on Sept. 25. With...
Big Thanks: NEEF raises $75K through Big Give campaign
The generosity of our community was on full display for the North East Educational Foundation’s most successful Big Give ever. Through the support of 1,032 generous donors, NEEF raised $75,330 for...
North East Educational Foundation welcomes teachers with more than $300K in grants
North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) kicked off the distribution of $310,000 in innovative classroom grants to North East ISD (NEISD) teachers during the District’s virtual convocation Monday...
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,...
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...
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...