Issue Brief: Unions, Districts, and Communities to the Table
The NEA Foundation embraces deep and enduring collaboration among the local teachers union and the teachers they represent, the district and community as a core philanthropic strategy. In our funded sites, local collaborative teams plan and execute a wide array of high-leverage reforms over the course of five years. The sustainability of these efforts is in large part driven by input and support from business, neighborhood groups, parents and families, community-based service
New Online Games Let Students Tryout STEM Careers
According to a recent national study, across the fields of Science, Technology, and Engineering, and Math, job postings outnumbered unemployed people by almost two to one, while, overall, unemployed people outnumbered job postings by well more than
Simpler is Better
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the updated NEA Foundation Web site. By organizing the site by our core programs – Unions & Districts, Grants to Educators, Innovation, and Awards – and incorporating more videos, images, and
Celebrating Excellence in Education
On February 8, 2013, in front of more than 800 leaders in public education, five educators will receive The Horace Mann Awards for Teaching Excellence, $10,000, and recognition as the nation’s top educators at the NEA Foundation’s Salute
Huffington Post Blog: A Real Recipe for Improving Schools
"A Real Recipe for Improving Schools"
By Harriet Sanford
President & CEO, The NEA Foundation
"To get one idea of how to improve teaching in our nation's schools, drop
by the local hospital. Chances are you'll see a group of doctors and
medical
Giving Thanks on DonorsChoose.org
Mrs. Johnson’s thankful 3rd-5th graders
“The technology tool that you have funded will enable students to choose a just right book, be engaged, use word work applications to further and strengthen their vocabulary and increase their
