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 jump start the new semester of learning. “We are so excited to give
Las Lomas Elementary School second graders are busy exploring the new Engineering materials they received as part of a NEEF Innovative Grant. Each classroom is using materials such as Keva Planks, Magna Tiles, Crystal Climbers, and Mag Builders to meet STEAM challenges presented to them throughout their academic day. “Students are thoroughly engaged and eager to
Life is about being flexible—and thanks to a North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) Innovative Grant at Northwood Elementary School, students are finding this fact out at a young age Fifth-grade teacher, Marcy Hildebrand, saw a need for students to feel more comfortable in their learning environment. “Research shows students feel empowered by having some degree
The North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) Board of Directors were invited to the Design and Technology Academy (DATA) at Roosevelt High School for a one-of-a-kind behind the scenes tour of the world-class magnet program. On Nov. 7, Directors arrived to the Roosevelt campus and were greeted by DATA students who guided them to a room
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
