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What happens when a community comes together in support of its kids?

EVERYTHING.

Teacher Training Workshop | Newton Education Foundation

SUCCESS.

We put community resources to work for children so they can achieve academic and personal

Student Science Activity | Newton Education Foundation

HELP US

Book Bus with Clifford | Newton Education Foundation

remove obstacles and provide opportunities that deepen learning.

Relaunch Ribbon Cutting | Newton Education Foundation

Public education is not a spectator sport. Get involved

TODAY.

What happens when a community comes together in support of its kids?

EVERYTHING.

All children can achieve at high levels if they’re given the right resources, the right supports, and placed in the care of a continuously improving adult.“

— Dr. Duke Bradley III, NCSS Superintendent

All children can achieve at high levels if they’re given the right resources, the right supports, and placed in the care of a continuously improving adult.“

— Dr. Duke Bradley III, NCSS Superintendent

NEF in the News

Guest Blog Post: Notes on Navigating Newton County for NEF

NEF Board Member Jill Morehouse Lum shares how crisscrossing the county for NEF makes Newton County feel like one big neighborhood.

Aspiraciones Mas Grandes Scholarship Recipients for 2025

Four Newton County students were awarded $3,000 scholarships, funded by the Collins family, for their freshman year of college.

NEF Grants $100,000 to the Newton College and Career Academy

Funds were raised from individuals and businesses who participated in the PEACH Education Tax Credit

Fairview Elementary Students – How Does Your Garden Grow?

After a year of planning and planting with their teacher, Fairview Elementary students delight in the vegetables they grew.

After Several Delays a Garden Grows at Clements Middle School

Spring weather allows students in the Green Thumb Circle at Clements Middle School to design and plant their school garden.

Rise Academy Readers Strengthen Skills with Grant-Funded IPads

An NEF grant to RISE Academy allows students to receive customized reading instruction and practice throughout their school day.

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Our Supporters Say . . .

“A community can only be as strong as the people in the community. I give to the Newton Education Foundation because its an organization that allows us to come together and support our students and schools. I am able to see my giving as teachers receive grants, books are placed on the Book Bus, and students are supported. All the contributions together allow us to do great things for our community.”

Karen Dozier

Procurement Director | BOE Service Center

“Education is the only way out of poverty and we are living in a community with disadvantaged families. I know first-hand the power of an education.”

Carol Jean

EIP teacher (Early Intervention Program) | Live Oak Elementary School

“I give to support others in education. The students in Newton County deserve the very best and I know first hand that this organization and others like it help to support the students.”

M. Lynn Custer

EIP Teacher | Livingston Elementary

“I believe student education is a top priority for a successful future.”

Ruthie Byrd

First Grade Teacher | Live Oak Elementary

“I give because I believe in this community. I know that our youth deserve the very best and this is one small way that I can contribute to the overall success of our youth.”

Keith M. Benton

Board of Education | Director of Student & Family Support

“This is just a small way to give back to my community.”

Jennifer Felsberg

School Counselor | Newton County STEAM Academy