Supporting Educators. Empowering Students. Strengthening Nassau County.
The Nassau Education Foundation supports public education throughout Nassau County by providing resources, funding, and opportunities that help teachers inspire students and bring meaningful learning experiences to life.
Upcoming Events
NEF events bring educators, students, businesses, and community members together to celebrate achievement, build connections, and raise support for public education in Nassau County.
Each event creates another opportunity to get involved and help make an impact.
Shark Night 2026: Big Ideas Take the Stage (October 2026)
Get ready for an exciting evening of creativity, innovation, and community support at Shark Night, one of the Nassau Education Foundation’s most engaging events of the year.
Teacher of the Year Gala: Heroes Among Us (January 2027)
The Teacher of the Year Gala honors outstanding teachers from across the district, recognizes their dedication to public education, and celebrates the remarkable impact they have in our classrooms and community.
Our Mission in Action
What We Do
The Nassau Education Foundation brings educators, students, donors, sponsors, and community partners together to strengthen public education across Nassau County. By connecting classroom needs with community support, NEF helps create meaningful opportunities that empower teachers and inspire students to succeed.
Classroom Grants
Helping teachers bring innovative ideas to life.
Teacher Recognition
Celebrating and inspiring outstanding educators.
Student Opportunities
Creating experiences that help students learn and succeed.
Community Partnerships
Connecting businesses and community members with public education.
There’s a Place for Everyone in Supporting Education
Whether you are an educator with a great idea, a donor looking to make a difference, a business seeking meaningful community involvement or a resident who believes in strong public schools, there is a place for you at NEF.
Teachers
Access classroom grant opportunities, resources, and programs designed to help bring your ideas to life.
Donors
Make a direct investment in local classrooms and help create opportunities for Nassau County students.
Sponsors
Partner with NEF to support education while demonstrating your commitment to the community.
Community
Partner with NEF to support education while demonstrating your commitment to the community.
Our Impact / By the Numbers – Community Support Creates Measurable Impact
Every classroom grant, donation, sponsorship, and partnership helps turn ideas into opportunities. Together, our community has helped provide resources and experiences that reach classrooms and students throughout Nassau County.
Robotics Builds Confidence at Callahan Intermediate
When students have the opportunity to learn by doing, a classroom can become a place of discovery. Through hands-on robotics activities, students at Callahan Intermediate were able to explore problem-solving, teamwork, technology, and creativity in an exciting new way.
Your Gift. Their Future.
A contribution to the Nassau Education Foundation is more than a donation. It is an investment in teachers, students, classrooms, and the future of Nassau County. Together, we can continue creating opportunities that inspire learning and help students reach their potential.
