The NEA Foundation
@theneafoundation.bsky.social
Advancing The Absolute Best In Public Education!
For over five decades, the NEA Foundation has championed and funded educator-led initiatives and innovation.
💻 https://www.neafoundation.org/
For over five decades, the NEA Foundation has championed and funded educator-led initiatives and innovation.
💻 https://www.neafoundation.org/
TODAY! 🌟
Salute to Excellence
Tonight in DC
47 teaching awards + special honors
Follow along as we celebrate the very best in public education.
#SaluteToExcellence
https://youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE
Salute to Excellence
Tonight in DC
47 teaching awards + special honors
Follow along as we celebrate the very best in public education.
#SaluteToExcellence
https://youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE
2026 Salute To Excellence In Education Gala | Full Event
The NEA Foundation will honor outstanding public school educators and those making a difference in public education at the 2026 Salute to Excellence in Educa...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
TODAY! 🌟
Salute to Excellence
Tonight in DC
47 teaching awards + special honors
Follow along as we celebrate the very best in public education.
#SaluteToExcellence
https://youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE
Salute to Excellence
Tonight in DC
47 teaching awards + special honors
Follow along as we celebrate the very best in public education.
#SaluteToExcellence
https://youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE
Friday! 🎉
Salute to Excellence
Feb 13 | DC
Bookmark our Livestream, celebrate with us!
#SaluteToExcellence
https://www.youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE
Salute to Excellence
Feb 13 | DC
Bookmark our Livestream, celebrate with us!
#SaluteToExcellence
https://www.youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE
2026 Salute To Excellence In Education Gala | Full Event
The NEA Foundation will honor outstanding public school educators and those making a difference in public education at the 2026 Salute to Excellence in Educa...
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Friday! 🎉
Salute to Excellence
Feb 13 | DC
Bookmark our Livestream, celebrate with us!
#SaluteToExcellence
https://www.youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE
Salute to Excellence
Feb 13 | DC
Bookmark our Livestream, celebrate with us!
#SaluteToExcellence
https://www.youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE
Transform your teaching. Travel to South Africa. 🌍
2026 Global Learning Fellowship:
• Year-long PD
• 10-day field study
• Global educator network
Applications open!
Link: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
2026 Global Learning Fellowship:
• Year-long PD
• 10-day field study
• Global educator network
Applications open!
Link: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
February 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Transform your teaching. Travel to South Africa. 🌍
2026 Global Learning Fellowship:
• Year-long PD
• 10-day field study
• Global educator network
Applications open!
Link: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
2026 Global Learning Fellowship:
• Year-long PD
• 10-day field study
• Global educator network
Applications open!
Link: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
The countdown continues. With only 3 days left until the Gala, we are proud to again recognize FNBO for their support of The NEA Foundation and their partnership in honoring excellence in public education.
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The countdown continues. With only 3 days left until the Gala, we are proud to again recognize FNBO for their support of The NEA Foundation and their partnership in honoring excellence in public education.
With just days to go until the Salute to Excellence in Education Gala, we extend our sincere thanks to Bank of America for sponsoring the Gala and for joining us in celebrating the vital work of educators across the country.
February 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
With just days to go until the Salute to Excellence in Education Gala, we extend our sincere thanks to Bank of America for sponsoring the Gala and for joining us in celebrating the vital work of educators across the country.
ONE WEEK! 🎉
Feb 13 | DC
Salute to Excellence in Education
48 teaching awards + special honors
Livestream the excitement!
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
#SaluteToExcellence
Feb 13 | DC
Salute to Excellence in Education
48 teaching awards + special honors
Livestream the excitement!
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
#SaluteToExcellence
February 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
ONE WEEK! 🎉
Feb 13 | DC
Salute to Excellence in Education
48 teaching awards + special honors
Livestream the excitement!
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
#SaluteToExcellence
Feb 13 | DC
Salute to Excellence in Education
48 teaching awards + special honors
Livestream the excitement!
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
#SaluteToExcellence
"I create a safe space where students can learn and be their authentic selves. If this award gives me a platform to advocate for public education, I hope to make a difference!"
— Mason Magagna, WY 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence
#TeachingExcellence
https://ow.ly/P0ta50Y0n3N
— Mason Magagna, WY 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence
#TeachingExcellence
https://ow.ly/P0ta50Y0n3N
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"I create a safe space where students can learn and be their authentic selves. If this award gives me a platform to advocate for public education, I hope to make a difference!"
— Mason Magagna, WY 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence
#TeachingExcellence
https://ow.ly/P0ta50Y0n3N
— Mason Magagna, WY 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence
#TeachingExcellence
https://ow.ly/P0ta50Y0n3N
As we count down to the Gala, we are grateful for partners like FNBO. Thank you for your generous support of the Salute to Excellence in Education Gala and for helping The NEA Foundation celebrate and uplift educators making a difference every day.
February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
As we count down to the Gala, we are grateful for partners like FNBO. Thank you for your generous support of the Salute to Excellence in Education Gala and for helping The NEA Foundation celebrate and uplift educators making a difference every day.
"This award is bigger than me—it acknowledges the collective work to revive the Hawaiian language and preserve our people."
— Malia ʻAlohilani Kuala Rogers, HI 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence
#TeachingExcellence
https://ow.ly/UTMl50Y0n23
— Malia ʻAlohilani Kuala Rogers, HI 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence
#TeachingExcellence
https://ow.ly/UTMl50Y0n23
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"This award is bigger than me—it acknowledges the collective work to revive the Hawaiian language and preserve our people."
— Malia ʻAlohilani Kuala Rogers, HI 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence
#TeachingExcellence
https://ow.ly/UTMl50Y0n23
— Malia ʻAlohilani Kuala Rogers, HI 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence
#TeachingExcellence
https://ow.ly/UTMl50Y0n23
One month until grant applications close! ⏰
March 2 deadline for Grants to Educators:
📚 Student Success Grants
📚 Learning & Leadership Grants
📚 Envision Equity Grants
Don't wait—start your application today.
https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/
March 2 deadline for Grants to Educators:
📚 Student Success Grants
📚 Learning & Leadership Grants
📚 Envision Equity Grants
Don't wait—start your application today.
https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
One month until grant applications close! ⏰
March 2 deadline for Grants to Educators:
📚 Student Success Grants
📚 Learning & Leadership Grants
📚 Envision Equity Grants
Don't wait—start your application today.
https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/
March 2 deadline for Grants to Educators:
📚 Student Success Grants
📚 Learning & Leadership Grants
📚 Envision Equity Grants
Don't wait—start your application today.
https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/
Looking back on a year of impact. Looking forward to what's possible.
The 2024-2025 Year-in-Review: award-winning educators, Global Learning Fellows, community schools, grant innovations, and more.
Thank you to all who made it possible.
Read: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review
The 2024-2025 Year-in-Review: award-winning educators, Global Learning Fellows, community schools, grant innovations, and more.
Thank you to all who made it possible.
Read: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Looking back on a year of impact. Looking forward to what's possible.
The 2024-2025 Year-in-Review: award-winning educators, Global Learning Fellows, community schools, grant innovations, and more.
Thank you to all who made it possible.
Read: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review
The 2024-2025 Year-in-Review: award-winning educators, Global Learning Fellows, community schools, grant innovations, and more.
Thank you to all who made it possible.
Read: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review
"The power of teaching is the power to ignite change—one mind, one heart, and one future at a time." — Vincente Lorenz, Indiana
Travelers Award recipient & lifelong educator.
10 days to celebrate. #SaluteToExcellence
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
Travelers Award recipient & lifelong educator.
10 days to celebrate. #SaluteToExcellence
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"The power of teaching is the power to ignite change—one mind, one heart, and one future at a time." — Vincente Lorenz, Indiana
Travelers Award recipient & lifelong educator.
10 days to celebrate. #SaluteToExcellence
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
Travelers Award recipient & lifelong educator.
10 days to celebrate. #SaluteToExcellence
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
$746,352 invested in classrooms through 202 educator grants.
139 grants to Title I schools | 36% to very high needs schools
Educators are leading innovation.
See their stories: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/| Apply by March 2 #GrantsToEducators
139 grants to Title I schools | 36% to very high needs schools
Educators are leading innovation.
See their stories: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/| Apply by March 2 #GrantsToEducators
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
$746,352 invested in classrooms through 202 educator grants.
139 grants to Title I schools | 36% to very high needs schools
Educators are leading innovation.
See their stories: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/| Apply by March 2 #GrantsToEducators
139 grants to Title I schools | 36% to very high needs schools
Educators are leading innovation.
See their stories: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/| Apply by March 2 #GrantsToEducators
47 educators from 34 states completed the 2025 Global Learning Fellowship.
"Visiting schools in Costa Rica gave us insights to shape our teaching." — Lisa Bauman, Fellow
https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #GlobalLearningFellowship
"Visiting schools in Costa Rica gave us insights to shape our teaching." — Lisa Bauman, Fellow
https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #GlobalLearningFellowship
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
47 educators from 34 states completed the 2025 Global Learning Fellowship.
"Visiting schools in Costa Rica gave us insights to shape our teaching." — Lisa Bauman, Fellow
https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #GlobalLearningFellowship
"Visiting schools in Costa Rica gave us insights to shape our teaching." — Lisa Bauman, Fellow
https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #GlobalLearningFellowship
27 community schools serving 14,000+ educators and students in the Deep South.
Expanded to 3 new communities this year.
When we address the whole child, students flourish.
Read the full story: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #CommunitySchools
Expanded to 3 new communities this year.
When we address the whole child, students flourish.
Read the full story: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #CommunitySchools
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
27 community schools serving 14,000+ educators and students in the Deep South.
Expanded to 3 new communities this year.
When we address the whole child, students flourish.
Read the full story: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #CommunitySchools
Expanded to 3 new communities this year.
When we address the whole child, students flourish.
Read the full story: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #CommunitySchools
Grant applications surged in 2024-2025: ↑ 8% total applications ↑ 25% Envision Equity applications 139 grants to Title I schools
When we resource educators, students thrive.
Apply by March 2
When we resource educators, students thrive.
Apply by March 2
January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Grant applications surged in 2024-2025: ↑ 8% total applications ↑ 25% Envision Equity applications 139 grants to Title I schools
When we resource educators, students thrive.
Apply by March 2
When we resource educators, students thrive.
Apply by March 2
2024-2025 impact: 202 educator grants | $2.4M invested | 47 Global Learning Fellows | 48 teaching excellence awards | 27 community schools
Real educators. Real students. Real transformation.
Read the full story: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #PublicEducation
Real educators. Real students. Real transformation.
Read the full story: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #PublicEducation
January 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
2024-2025 impact: 202 educator grants | $2.4M invested | 47 Global Learning Fellows | 48 teaching excellence awards | 27 community schools
Real educators. Real students. Real transformation.
Read the full story: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #PublicEducation
Real educators. Real students. Real transformation.
Read the full story: https://www.neafoundation.org/2024-2025-year-in-review/ #PublicEducation
Applications OPEN for 2026 Global Learning Fellowship! 🌍
Year-long professional development: workshops, mentoring, curriculum development + 10-day field study
Public school educators, apply now: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
Year-long professional development: workshops, mentoring, curriculum development + 10-day field study
Public school educators, apply now: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Applications OPEN for 2026 Global Learning Fellowship! 🌍
Year-long professional development: workshops, mentoring, curriculum development + 10-day field study
Public school educators, apply now: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
Year-long professional development: workshops, mentoring, curriculum development + 10-day field study
Public school educators, apply now: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
3 weeks until Salute to Excellence!
Feb 13 | DC
48 teaching awards + special honors
Register: https://ow.ly/RxUe50Y0lub
#SaluteToExcellence
Feb 13 | DC
48 teaching awards + special honors
Register: https://ow.ly/RxUe50Y0lub
#SaluteToExcellence
January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
3 weeks until Salute to Excellence!
Feb 13 | DC
48 teaching awards + special honors
Register: https://ow.ly/RxUe50Y0lub
#SaluteToExcellence
Feb 13 | DC
48 teaching awards + special honors
Register: https://ow.ly/RxUe50Y0lub
#SaluteToExcellence
Maria Derner, recipient of the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence, has spent 35 years teaching students that dreams can come true through passion, resilience, and persistence.
Celebrate Maria and 47 other exceptional educators on February 13. #SaluteToExcellence
https://ow.ly/g7sa50Y0jt2
Celebrate Maria and 47 other exceptional educators on February 13. #SaluteToExcellence
https://ow.ly/g7sa50Y0jt2
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Maria Derner, recipient of the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence, has spent 35 years teaching students that dreams can come true through passion, resilience, and persistence.
Celebrate Maria and 47 other exceptional educators on February 13. #SaluteToExcellence
https://ow.ly/g7sa50Y0jt2
Celebrate Maria and 47 other exceptional educators on February 13. #SaluteToExcellence
https://ow.ly/g7sa50Y0jt2
"I hope a piece of our time together continues to travel with them wherever they go." — BJ Butcher
Travelers Award recipient who creates lifelong memories for students.
Meet all recipients Feb 13. #SaluteToExcellence
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
Travelers Award recipient who creates lifelong memories for students.
Meet all recipients Feb 13. #SaluteToExcellence
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"I hope a piece of our time together continues to travel with them wherever they go." — BJ Butcher
Travelers Award recipient who creates lifelong memories for students.
Meet all recipients Feb 13. #SaluteToExcellence
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
Travelers Award recipient who creates lifelong memories for students.
Meet all recipients Feb 13. #SaluteToExcellence
https://www.neafoundation.org/get-involved/awards-gala/
"This award reflects the collaborative environment I work within. My colleagues and students challenge me to be a better educator and inspire me every day."
— Becky Marszalek, PA 2026 Travelers Award Recipient
#TravelersAward https://ow.ly/FeSj50XVB4C
— Becky Marszalek, PA 2026 Travelers Award Recipient
#TravelersAward https://ow.ly/FeSj50XVB4C
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"This award reflects the collaborative environment I work within. My colleagues and students challenge me to be a better educator and inspire me every day."
— Becky Marszalek, PA 2026 Travelers Award Recipient
#TravelersAward https://ow.ly/FeSj50XVB4C
— Becky Marszalek, PA 2026 Travelers Award Recipient
#TravelersAward https://ow.ly/FeSj50XVB4C
A huge thank you to American Fidelity for sponsoring the Salute to Excellence in Education Gala. Your support helps us celebrate the dedication, leadership, and impact of educators nationwide.
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A huge thank you to American Fidelity for sponsoring the Salute to Excellence in Education Gala. Your support helps us celebrate the dedication, leadership, and impact of educators nationwide.
📢 2026 Global Learning Fellowship applications are NOW OPEN! 🌏
Year-long professional development with workshops, mentoring, capstone project, and 10-day field study.
Apply today. #GlobalLearningFellowship
https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
Year-long professional development with workshops, mentoring, capstone project, and 10-day field study.
Apply today. #GlobalLearningFellowship
https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
January 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
📢 2026 Global Learning Fellowship applications are NOW OPEN! 🌏
Year-long professional development with workshops, mentoring, capstone project, and 10-day field study.
Apply today. #GlobalLearningFellowship
https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
Year-long professional development with workshops, mentoring, capstone project, and 10-day field study.
Apply today. #GlobalLearningFellowship
https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/
“The Global Learning Fellowship changed how I teach and how I see the world."
Year-long professional development including workshops, mentoring, and 10-day field study abroad.
Applications open January 12. #GlobalLearningFellowship
https://ow.ly/6wWl50XTbIj
Year-long professional development including workshops, mentoring, and 10-day field study abroad.
Applications open January 12. #GlobalLearningFellowship
https://ow.ly/6wWl50XTbIj
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
“The Global Learning Fellowship changed how I teach and how I see the world."
Year-long professional development including workshops, mentoring, and 10-day field study abroad.
Applications open January 12. #GlobalLearningFellowship
https://ow.ly/6wWl50XTbIj
Year-long professional development including workshops, mentoring, and 10-day field study abroad.
Applications open January 12. #GlobalLearningFellowship
https://ow.ly/6wWl50XTbIj