Windcrest Elementary’s Interior Surfaces are Inspiring Young Minds

In 2021, Dyslexia Therapist, Bianca Sanders applied for the “Inspiring and Excelling Minds” NEEF grant. Her experience and research led her to find a different way for young students to learn through the principles of kinetic movement. By using the whole body while...

Learning is Fun at Wilshire Elementary

The children of Marlise Rodriguez’s 3rd grade class don’t even realize that they are learning and building life skills when putting the Learning is Fun grant in action. With a small NEEF grant of $413, Mrs. Rodriguez purchased a variety of board games, some of which...

Wilderness Oak Elementary School’s Peace Garden

On a beautiful fall day at Wilderness Oak Elementary School, a group of 5th graders buzzed around the Peace Garden. Working together, they cleaned up the garden area by pulling weeds. Then they dug and planted drought-tolerant perennials and shrubs. “We’re having a...

Stone Oak Elementary Book Vending Machine

Ann Karrer, the Principal of Stone Oak Elementary, awarded several students coins to get books from their new book vending machine that was purchased with a NEEF grant. The first 4th-grade student received a coin for creating a classroom library checkout system....

Livin’ Large in the Library at Royal Ridge

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney Royal Ridge Elementary School’s Librarian, Sunni Crumrine wanted to ensure that all students can treasure books and learn to love reading. That is why she applied...

Redland Oaks Discovery Lab

Redland Oaks was without a science lab until they received a grant from NEEF. Thanks to the grant, they have a hands-on lab that allows students to engage in various scientific experiences. “We’ve been able to hatch chicks.” Fifth-grade Science teacher, Angie...