Supporting Schools. Shaping Our Community.

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

EVERYTHING.

SUCCESS.

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

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remove obstacles and provide opportunities that deepen learning.

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 Welcomes Nine New Board Members

A diverse cohort of educators, business leaders, and community advocates joins NEF’s mission to put community resources to work for NC kids.

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.

Pre‑K Students Dive into Stories with New Tonies Listening Center

With a new listening station, students now enjoy cozy read‑aloud time, stronger early literacy skills, and stories in two languages.

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.

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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