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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...

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...

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...

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...

“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....

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...

The Golden Spur Coin book vending machine was a grant that Steubing Ranch Elementary school’s librarian, Marie Arce applied for in 2021. “Our students are super excited about our machine because it meets the needs of all kids. There are...

Instructional Coach, Fatima Vasquez, walks us through the "Under the Sea Classroom" program at NEISD's Pre-K Academy. This outdoor learning area came to life with a 2021 NEEF Innovative Grant of $3,297.34. She points out that the outdoor...

Olmos Elementary School’s 5th Grade English and Language Arts teacher, Salina Rosales, uses her learning experience to nurture students’ love of reading. She does this through the Graphic Novels after-school club. Salina “Loves it because...

The Soundscapes grant at Northwood Elementary School was the brainchild of Marcy Hildebrand, a 5th-grade teacher. After Covid, she observed that students had trouble communicating with one another. So, she wanted to provide a space “where...