Newburyport Education Foundation

In 2022, we continued our STEM initiative by supporting additional equipment and supplies at the Breshanan, Nock and Molin Schools. The STEM initiative also was implemented in the High School via grants for equipment including 3D printers, robots and industrial sewing equipment. This program allows our students to enhance their education in science, technology, engineering and math.

In 2022, business leaders and teachers came together to create some amazing learning experiences for our students funded by partnership grants, the technology club at the high school and the Gulf of Maine Institute.

During 2022, we supported improvements in technology in several disciplines within the district. Some highlights include Chromebooks and Chromebook Carts for the Breshahan school and an auditorium projector at the Nock and Molin schools. Through these grants, we strive to provide the technology necessary for learning.

In 2022, we made additional equipment donations in the Newburyport Public Schools to the music programs.

In the summer/fall of 2023 we will complete the renovation of the integrated arts center at Newburyport High School, providing all students access to equipment such as video equipment, cameras and podcast equipment for innovation and creativity using technology.

We created a wellness space for all students, Grade 4-8, at the Molin Upper Elementary School and Nock Middle School. We are able to renovate three existing, unused rooms off of the gym to create a warm and welcoming wellness space. This multipurpose space will include a small warm-up room, larger cardio/fitness area and contained yoga/mindfulness area. The Wellness Space will support continued innovation in Wellness and Physical Education classes, counseling intervention and prevention programming, and restorative disciplinary practices.

For many years, the NEF has funded Business Partnership grants in the Spring and Fall. These grants connect teachers with business partners who then work together to create meaningful educational experiences that allow students to see how their skills apply to the purposely connect curriculum to the community at large. In 2022, grants included Gulf of Maine Institute, Bat Conservation, Shakespeare Actor Residency, visiting artists, poetry, Sailbot, small group math modules and mindfulness/yoga.