Here are a few examples of the new projects coming soon to a campus near you.
From robotics and coding at Bush Middle School, supported by a grant of $2,162.84, to outdoor labs at Roan Forest Elementary, funded by $3,933.79, these initiatives enrich students’ learning experiences and foster essential 21st-century skills.
Additionally, Tex Hill Middle School received a grant for their podcasting studio project, while Reagan High School was awarded a grant of $1,103.38 for their ASL classroom library. Reagan High School ASL Teacher Ashley Watson-Fears will purchase books written by Deaf authors or featuring Deaf protagonists. Ashley emphasized, “These books will give access to people who might not otherwise get noticed because of what a lot of people see as a disability.”
In a post-COVID educational environment, improving behavior has also been instrumental in learning outcomes. Elizabeth Washington, Principal of Walzem Elementary, can attest to the power and effectiveness of creating “Houses” akin to those in Harry Potter. Not only do they foster belonging and social ties, but she observed a “huge decrease in behavior problems.” The grant, “Four Houses, One Family,” will build upon last year’s implementation of the “House” system.
A substantial grant of $35,029 was awarded to DATA at Roosevelt High School’s Motion Capture Studio project. With this, they will be able to track human movement on a green screen for animations, just like in big-budget productions.
These are only a handful of Student Impact Grants going to our amazing NEISD educators who offer innovative learning opportunities to students.
NEEF couldn’t have done it without its generous donors, such as the check sponsors:
- Rackspace
- The Law Offices of Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein
- Firstmark Credit Union
- Alcocer LLC
- Pfluger
- Norton-Rose Fulbright
- Jefferson Bank
- Whataburger
- Lifetouch
- Gordon Hartman Family Foundation
- Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
- Satterfield & Pontikes Construction
- Linebarger
