Maribel Vilchez is a third-grade educator at Lydia Hawk Elementary School in Lacey, Washington. She is among five educators receiving the 2025 Horace Mann Awards for Teaching Excellence. In this guest blog, she shares her perspective on the importance of empathy in our communities. https://lnkd.in/es97UGaJ
The NEA Foundation
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Equity. Excellence. Opportunity.
About us
The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. Founded by educators, our mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education. We believe that the most innovative and effective policies and strategies emanate from educators engaged in authentic partnership with policymakers, students, parents, and others who are committed to educational equity, excellence, and opportunity. Through the transformative power of these partnerships, we believe we can improve both students' and communities' educational experiences and outcomes.
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http://www.neafoundation.org/
External link for The NEA Foundation
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
- Specialties
- Public education, teaching and learning, global competency, STEM, teaching grants, and education grants
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1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at The NEA Foundation
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Torin Peterson, Ed.M.
Experienced education nonprofit professional | Program Officer for Global Learning with the NEA Foundation
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Sara Sneed
President & CEO, The NEA Foundation
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Ahlam Y.
No regularly scheduled updates until Palestine is free. All opinions my own. 🍉
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Lelanie Steyn
Experienced Social worker, Masters Degree, University lecturer, Rural areas, Schools, Non-profits
Updates
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The last EdVentures Newsletter of the year is here! Click to read the amazing things happening at the NEA Foundation and more. https://lnkd.in/eHA8D2FZ
EDVentures | December NEA Foundation Update - NEA Foundation
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Applications for the latest Grants To Educators grant cycle are now open! Grant Application Categories: - Student Success - Envision Equity - Learning and Leadership 🚨 Application Deadline: February 17, 2025 🔗 To Apply: https://lnkd.in/e7rXjhwz
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The NEA Foundation's Community School Initiative (CSI) seeks to enhance education equity, student experiences, and educational outcomes through the community schools strategy. Take a glimpse at the fantastic progress made in Little Rock, Arkansas. 🏫 https://lnkd.in/eha49BgC
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The NEA Foundation is proud to announce that Susan L. Taylor will be the host of the 2025 Salute To Excellence in Education Gala! Susan L. Taylor is the Founder & CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement & Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine. Join The Celebration Today: https://lnkd.in/eZeGssdm
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The latest application cycle for the NEA Foundation's Grants To Educators program opens on Monday, December 16, and closes on February 17, 2025. Visit our website to learn about the application cycle and how to apply! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7rXjhwz
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Stay connected through our email list as the NEA Foundation continues to advance the absolute best in public education! 📧 https://lnkd.in/eA-tPbc2
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"In a diverse society like ours, educational equity depends on the capacity of schools to meet students where they are, honor their backgrounds, and empower them to succeed." Read the latest in a series of guest blog posts by HEAL Together, https://lnkd.in/dywuBHg8
The Case for Culturally Responsive Education: A Policy Imperative for Public Schools - NEA Foundation
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Kent McGuire, Education Program Director for the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, will be honored with the Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education at its 2025 Salute to Excellence in Education. Click to learn more about our awardee! https://lnkd.in/erp6Phwa
The NEA Foundation Celebrates Public Education Luminary Kent McGuire for Long-Standing Service to Education Equity - NEA Foundation
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