We are a public charity founded by educators for educators to improve public education for all students.
What we do
Since our beginning in 1969, the Foundation has served as a laboratory of learning, offering funding and other resources to public school educators, their schools, and districts to solve complex teaching and learning challenges. The NEA Foundation receives contributions from corporations, foundations, and individuals, including educators. We take seriously our commitment to the public school educators and students we serve and our stewardship of the donors who contribute to our work. We are proud that we have received Charity Navigator’s highest, 4-star rating on financial health, accountability and transparency for the past eight years, a record that puts us in the top two percent of all rated charities.
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An introduction from Harriet Sanford, President & CEO
Teaching in the Global Age
With a transformative year of professional learning, our NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship helps educators develop instructional methods to equip students for global citizenship in the 21st century.
Fellowship Spotlight
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The NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship
Supporting Innovative Ideas
We support public school educators with Student Achievement and Learning & Leadership grants to fund classroom projects and professional development.
Celebrating Educators
At our annual Awards Gala, we celebrate the challenging but crucial work that public school educators do every day.
Awards Spotlight
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Educator Sonia Galaviz's Story
STEM Learning
We are working to bring high-quality, project-based STEM instruction to high-need districts.
STEM Spotlight
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In New York City, Bringing Urban Farms into the Classroom
Breakfast in the Classroom
We are helping boost students’ academic performance, health, and behavior by supporting the Breakfast in the Classroom partnership.
