The Northeast Education Foundation in Northside ISD raised under $106,000 through various fundraisers to help boost educators.

What happened

Northside officials said the foundation tallied the money in the NEF’s Giving Campaign held this fall.

The foundation also held a Nov. 8 Pillars of Character Recognition Gala fundraiser, but details on money raised there were not provided in time for this article.

District officials said representatives of the NEF New Teacher Grant Patrol surprised nearly 200 new educators across NISD with a grant in November and December.



Digging deeper

The foundation will also recognize 20 district departments and campuses, such as Rawlinson Middle School, with a grant award for meeting or exceeding their campaign goals and for having the most donors. Donors will also receive gifts from NEF as a thanks for their support.