The NEA Foundation
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Advancing The Absolute Best In Public Education!
For over five decades, the NEA Foundation has championed and funded educator-led initiatives and innovation.
💻 https://www.neafoundation.org/
For over five decades, the NEA Foundation has championed and funded educator-led initiatives and innovation.
💻 https://www.neafoundation.org/
“America is full of hard-working families who want their children to have economic success, opportunity, intellectual and creative joy, and personal agency. A great education makes that possible for every child.” –History Educator Janet Damon of Denver, Colorado
Congratulations, Janet!
Congratulations, Janet!
October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“America is full of hard-working families who want their children to have economic success, opportunity, intellectual and creative joy, and personal agency. A great education makes that possible for every child.” –History Educator Janet Damon of Denver, Colorado
Congratulations, Janet!
Congratulations, Janet!
The NEA Foundation is pleased to share important updates about its Board of Directors, reflecting its ongoing commitment to strong, visionary leadership in service of public education.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The NEA Foundation is pleased to share important updates about its Board of Directors, reflecting its ongoing commitment to strong, visionary leadership in service of public education.
www.neafoundation.org/ideas-voices...
www.neafoundation.org/ideas-voices...
“At its core, teaching is an act of creation. Every single day, educators are engaged in the work of shaping ideas, sparking curiosity, and cultivating possibilities that did not exist before.” –Science Educator Melyssa Ferro of Caldwell, Idaho
Congratulations, Melyssa!
Congratulations, Melyssa!
October 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“At its core, teaching is an act of creation. Every single day, educators are engaged in the work of shaping ideas, sparking curiosity, and cultivating possibilities that did not exist before.” –Science Educator Melyssa Ferro of Caldwell, Idaho
Congratulations, Melyssa!
Congratulations, Melyssa!
“At one point, I seriously considered walking away from my childhood dream of becoming a teacher. Recognition like the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence is a powerful affirmation of purpose.” –English Educator Daneé Pinckney of Twinsburg, Ohio
Congratulations, Daneé!
Congratulations, Daneé!
September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“At one point, I seriously considered walking away from my childhood dream of becoming a teacher. Recognition like the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence is a powerful affirmation of purpose.” –English Educator Daneé Pinckney of Twinsburg, Ohio
Congratulations, Daneé!
Congratulations, Daneé!
“Receiving the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence is deeply humbling. It represents the power of persistence, representation, and the impact that educators can have when they choose to see every student’s potential.” –Bilingual Counselor Ana Báez of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Congratulations, Ana!
Congratulations, Ana!
September 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Receiving the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence is deeply humbling. It represents the power of persistence, representation, and the impact that educators can have when they choose to see every student’s potential.” –Bilingual Counselor Ana Báez of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Congratulations, Ana!
Congratulations, Ana!
Melaney Sanchez, a Teacher Librarian from Calvert County, Maryland, was a participant in this year's Global Learning Field Study.
At the end of her time in Costa Rica, she reflected on the expedition and the impact of the Global Learning Fellowship.
At the end of her time in Costa Rica, she reflected on the expedition and the impact of the Global Learning Fellowship.
July 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Melaney Sanchez, a Teacher Librarian from Calvert County, Maryland, was a participant in this year's Global Learning Field Study.
At the end of her time in Costa Rica, she reflected on the expedition and the impact of the Global Learning Fellowship.
At the end of her time in Costa Rica, she reflected on the expedition and the impact of the Global Learning Fellowship.
Our Global Learning Fellows have now started their school visits during the Costa Rica Field Study. 🌎
Let's check in with Robin McLean, a middle school agricultural science educator from Columbus, New Jersey.
Let's check in with Robin McLean, a middle school agricultural science educator from Columbus, New Jersey.
June 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Our Global Learning Fellows have now started their school visits during the Costa Rica Field Study. 🌎
Let's check in with Robin McLean, a middle school agricultural science educator from Columbus, New Jersey.
Let's check in with Robin McLean, a middle school agricultural science educator from Columbus, New Jersey.
Reginald Ballard, our Vice President of Policy & Communications, represented the NEA Foundation at the recent State Education Association Communicators (SEAComm) Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Our Foundation staff have traveled across the country this year, and we hope to connect with you!
Our Foundation staff have traveled across the country this year, and we hope to connect with you!
June 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reginald Ballard, our Vice President of Policy & Communications, represented the NEA Foundation at the recent State Education Association Communicators (SEAComm) Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Our Foundation staff have traveled across the country this year, and we hope to connect with you!
Our Foundation staff have traveled across the country this year, and we hope to connect with you!
Impact In Action!
This week, Emma Larson, our Program Officer for the Grants to Educators program, connected with Hosea Born, a recent GTE grantee and educator from Arkansas.
With his Student Success grant, Hosea was able to bring his 8th-grade debate team to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA.
This week, Emma Larson, our Program Officer for the Grants to Educators program, connected with Hosea Born, a recent GTE grantee and educator from Arkansas.
With his Student Success grant, Hosea was able to bring his 8th-grade debate team to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA.
June 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Impact In Action!
This week, Emma Larson, our Program Officer for the Grants to Educators program, connected with Hosea Born, a recent GTE grantee and educator from Arkansas.
With his Student Success grant, Hosea was able to bring his 8th-grade debate team to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA.
This week, Emma Larson, our Program Officer for the Grants to Educators program, connected with Hosea Born, a recent GTE grantee and educator from Arkansas.
With his Student Success grant, Hosea was able to bring his 8th-grade debate team to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA.
A great teacher changes lives—but they can’t do it alone. Your donation builds connections, provides essential resources, and supports the future they’re working hard to create.
#EmpoweringEducators #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
#EmpoweringEducators #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
May 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A great teacher changes lives—but they can’t do it alone. Your donation builds connections, provides essential resources, and supports the future they’re working hard to create.
#EmpoweringEducators #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
#EmpoweringEducators #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
For more than five decades, the Foundation has championed and funded educator-led initiatives and innovation, resulting in measurable and sustained improvements in public education.
May 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For more than five decades, the Foundation has championed and funded educator-led initiatives and innovation, resulting in measurable and sustained improvements in public education.
Before they inspire the future, many educators are empowered by their curiosity to enter the profession and make a difference.
That’s true for Sheila Peterson, a 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, who changed careers to become a teacher.
neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
That’s true for Sheila Peterson, a 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, who changed careers to become a teacher.
neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
May 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Before they inspire the future, many educators are empowered by their curiosity to enter the profession and make a difference.
That’s true for Sheila Peterson, a 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, who changed careers to become a teacher.
neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
That’s true for Sheila Peterson, a 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, who changed careers to become a teacher.
neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
An educator’s voice has the power to open doors, spark curiosity, and connect communities.
Hear from Allison Slone, a 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient from Kentucky, as she shares why amplifying educator voices is essential to inspiring the next generation.
Hear from Allison Slone, a 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient from Kentucky, as she shares why amplifying educator voices is essential to inspiring the next generation.
May 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
An educator’s voice has the power to open doors, spark curiosity, and connect communities.
Hear from Allison Slone, a 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient from Kentucky, as she shares why amplifying educator voices is essential to inspiring the next generation.
Hear from Allison Slone, a 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient from Kentucky, as she shares why amplifying educator voices is essential to inspiring the next generation.
Happy first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! Make a gift to our Empowering Educators, Inspiring Futures campaign in honor of your favorite teacher.
Make A Gift: neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
#InspiringFutures #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Make A Gift: neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
#InspiringFutures #TeacherAppreciationWeek
May 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Happy first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! Make a gift to our Empowering Educators, Inspiring Futures campaign in honor of your favorite teacher.
Make A Gift: neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
#InspiringFutures #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Make A Gift: neafoundation.org/EmpowerEducators
#InspiringFutures #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Every week, millions of educators inspire their students through lessons, projects, and meaningful experiences.
Hear from Matt Hamilton, the 2025 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, about the role that an educator plays in inspiring the next generation.
Hear from Matt Hamilton, the 2025 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, about the role that an educator plays in inspiring the next generation.
May 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Every week, millions of educators inspire their students through lessons, projects, and meaningful experiences.
Hear from Matt Hamilton, the 2025 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, about the role that an educator plays in inspiring the next generation.
Hear from Matt Hamilton, the 2025 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, about the role that an educator plays in inspiring the next generation.
Empowered educators nationwide help to inspire the future leaders of tomorrow.
As we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, support The NEA Foundation’s programs as we strive to empower educators across the country.
#EmpoweringEducators #TeacherAppreciationWeek
As we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, support The NEA Foundation’s programs as we strive to empower educators across the country.
#EmpoweringEducators #TeacherAppreciationWeek
May 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Empowered educators nationwide help to inspire the future leaders of tomorrow.
As we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, support The NEA Foundation’s programs as we strive to empower educators across the country.
#EmpoweringEducators #TeacherAppreciationWeek
As we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, support The NEA Foundation’s programs as we strive to empower educators across the country.
#EmpoweringEducators #TeacherAppreciationWeek
NEA Foundation staff and partners are attending the Southern Roots: Growing University-Assisted Community School Partnerships conference this week in Durham, North Carolina.
We look forward to the collaboration and meaningful connections that await!
We look forward to the collaboration and meaningful connections that await!
April 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NEA Foundation staff and partners are attending the Southern Roots: Growing University-Assisted Community School Partnerships conference this week in Durham, North Carolina.
We look forward to the collaboration and meaningful connections that await!
We look forward to the collaboration and meaningful connections that await!
Are you a public school educator with a big idea for your classroom or professional growth? Apply for grant funding to bring your vision to life through the Grants To Educators program.
🗓️ Deadline: May 1, 2025
💻 Learn More: www.neafoundation.org/educator-gra...
🗓️ Deadline: May 1, 2025
💻 Learn More: www.neafoundation.org/educator-gra...
April 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Are you a public school educator with a big idea for your classroom or professional growth? Apply for grant funding to bring your vision to life through the Grants To Educators program.
🗓️ Deadline: May 1, 2025
💻 Learn More: www.neafoundation.org/educator-gra...
🗓️ Deadline: May 1, 2025
💻 Learn More: www.neafoundation.org/educator-gra...
The NEA Foundation was represented at the recent NEA National Leadership Summit in Detroit, MI.
Emma Larson (Program Officer) and David Dwyer (Senior Program Associate) were on site promoting our initiatives and highlighting our programs!
Emma Larson (Program Officer) and David Dwyer (Senior Program Associate) were on site promoting our initiatives and highlighting our programs!
March 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The NEA Foundation was represented at the recent NEA National Leadership Summit in Detroit, MI.
Emma Larson (Program Officer) and David Dwyer (Senior Program Associate) were on site promoting our initiatives and highlighting our programs!
Emma Larson (Program Officer) and David Dwyer (Senior Program Associate) were on site promoting our initiatives and highlighting our programs!
The NEA Foundation has started 2025 with great momentum!
Click to read the latest edition of EdVentures, the official newsletter of the NEA Foundation.
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Click to read the latest edition of EdVentures, the official newsletter of the NEA Foundation.
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March 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The NEA Foundation has started 2025 with great momentum!
Click to read the latest edition of EdVentures, the official newsletter of the NEA Foundation.
buff.ly/SO3BFCQ
Click to read the latest edition of EdVentures, the official newsletter of the NEA Foundation.
buff.ly/SO3BFCQ
Join us for the 2025 NEA Foundation Global Learning EdCamp, a free virtual "unconference" for educators invested in global learning!
Connect with like-minded professionals and explore innovative approaches to global learning!
💻 Register Today: buff.ly/rT6ZUFH
Connect with like-minded professionals and explore innovative approaches to global learning!
💻 Register Today: buff.ly/rT6ZUFH
March 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join us for the 2025 NEA Foundation Global Learning EdCamp, a free virtual "unconference" for educators invested in global learning!
Connect with like-minded professionals and explore innovative approaches to global learning!
💻 Register Today: buff.ly/rT6ZUFH
Connect with like-minded professionals and explore innovative approaches to global learning!
💻 Register Today: buff.ly/rT6ZUFH
Are you a public school educator looking for grant funding? Applications are now open for the latest Grants to Educators cycle!
Grant Application Categories:
- Student Success
- Envision Equity
- Learning and Leadership
🚨 Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025
💻 Apply Now: buff.ly/43dEsr4
Grant Application Categories:
- Student Success
- Envision Equity
- Learning and Leadership
🚨 Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025
💻 Apply Now: buff.ly/43dEsr4
March 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Are you a public school educator looking for grant funding? Applications are now open for the latest Grants to Educators cycle!
Grant Application Categories:
- Student Success
- Envision Equity
- Learning and Leadership
🚨 Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025
💻 Apply Now: buff.ly/43dEsr4
Grant Application Categories:
- Student Success
- Envision Equity
- Learning and Leadership
🚨 Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025
💻 Apply Now: buff.ly/43dEsr4
Congratulations to Cassie Owens Moore for being a part of the 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence cohort. Cassie is also a 2024 alum of the Global Learning Fellowship!
Apply to the Global Learning fellowship by April 7th!
💻 Learn More: https://buff.ly/4i6HJN9
Apply to the Global Learning fellowship by April 7th!
💻 Learn More: https://buff.ly/4i6HJN9
February 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations to Cassie Owens Moore for being a part of the 2025 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence cohort. Cassie is also a 2024 alum of the Global Learning Fellowship!
Apply to the Global Learning fellowship by April 7th!
💻 Learn More: https://buff.ly/4i6HJN9
Apply to the Global Learning fellowship by April 7th!
💻 Learn More: https://buff.ly/4i6HJN9
This past Friday, we celebrated this year's cohort of Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence recipients!
Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about our awardees through their mini-documentaries!
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Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about our awardees through their mini-documentaries!
💻 https://buff.ly/3Qhm09h
February 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This past Friday, we celebrated this year's cohort of Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence recipients!
Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about our awardees through their mini-documentaries!
💻 https://buff.ly/3Qhm09h
Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about our awardees through their mini-documentaries!
💻 https://buff.ly/3Qhm09h
Congratulations to Matthew Hamilton, who was named the 2025 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, one of public education's top honors!
📰 Read More: https://buff.ly/3WYc6Nx
📰 Read More: https://buff.ly/3WYc6Nx
February 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to Matthew Hamilton, who was named the 2025 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, one of public education's top honors!
📰 Read More: https://buff.ly/3WYc6Nx
📰 Read More: https://buff.ly/3WYc6Nx