Supporting Schools. Shaping Our Community.

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

Newton Education Foundation Seeks New Executive Director

NEF is seeking a visionary and dynamic Executive Director to champion public education in Newton County Schools. Applications are open.

NEF Awards a Record Nine Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarships

The Collins Family expands the annual scholarship award for Newton County seniors in response to an exceptional applicant pool.

2026 Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarship Application Available

Graduating seniors attending Newton County Schools who meet the scholarship's qualifying criteria may apply. The deadline is Friday, April 3rd.

Ukuleles Bring a New Form of Musical Expression to Heard-Mixon Students

Fourth- and fifth-graders are learning their first chords on grant-funded ukuleles, building confidence and creativity through hands‑on music.

Birthday Books Make Reading a Celebration at East Newton Elementary

With support from an NEF grant, students will receive a special token on their birthday to redeem for a brand‑new book from the school’s book vending machine.

NEF-Funded Mobile STEAM Cart Boosts Creativity and Innovation at NCSA

Newton County STEAM Academy takes a meaningful step toward STEAM certification thanks to grant funding to purchase the cart and supplies.

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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