Katy Philbrick was guiding her architecture students through kitchen drawings on a drafting software when the North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) Innovation Celebration Grant Tour bus rolled to...
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Sep 20, 2019
NEEF donors hit the links, raise funds for innovative grants
The North East Educational Foundation raised a record-breaking amount at the 14th annual Jerry Comalander’s Fore! The Kids Tournament held at Canyon Springs Golf Club on Sept. 20. A total of 156...
Aug 23, 2019
Kona Ice San Antonio owner honors late stepfather’s legacy by keeping Walzem Elementary cool
Before arriving to Walzem Elementary with free snow cones and a big smile, Kona Ice San Antonio Owner Randy Stetson cried. This wasn’t just any other day at the job keeping kids cool, it meant much...
Aug 14, 2019
North East Educational Foundation surprises teachers with grants at convocations
North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) kicked off the distribution of $362,581 in innovative classroom grants to North East ISD teachers at each convocation. NEEF Executive Director Amy Lane and...
Aug 8, 2019
North East Educational Foundation awards $28,600 in supply grants to new teachers
When Carmen Santos walked into the Johnson High School cafeteria for this year’s New Teacher Orientation luncheon, she burst into tears. She was one of the 143 lucky new educators who won a $200...
Jun 27, 2019
STEM Academy at Nimitz creates outdoor classroom and garden thanks to NEEF grant
Jodie Collins is eager to help save the planet. The STEM Academy at Nimitz student just wrapped up an exciting school year learning about the importance of conservation and recycling in Jennifer...
May 8, 2019
Partners in Education celebrates ‘Thank You’ reception with surprise grant
When Fox Run Elementary Principal Kim Orihuela and GT teacher Patty Hernandez arrived at the Partners in Education ‘Thank You’ celebration, they expected to enjoy student performances and tasty...
Apr 25, 2019
STEAM Lab at Tuscany Heights unleashes creativity
In a room full of robots and iPads, Isabella Garza was drawn to a box of large colorful straws and connectors. She envisioned the frame of a house and immediately began connecting the straws. “I...
Apr 16, 2019
Las Lomas celebrates innovative Fiesta Float Parade
Nothing says ¡Viva Fiesta! like flower crowns, papel picado, medals and parading robots. The second-grade team at Las Lomas Elementary recently celebrated an innovative Fiesta Float Parade as part...
Apr 10, 2019
Garden-to-table demos inspire healthy eating, thanks to NEEF grant
Like most five-year-olds, Joshua Johnson is apprehensive when it comes to trying new vegetables. On a recent sunny Spring day, he found himself discovering leeks, beets and kohlrabi at Roosevelt’s...