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About NEFNational Energy Foundation is a unique 501 (c) 3 nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the development, dissemination, and implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses. These resources for education relate primarily to energy, water, natural resources, science and math, technology, conservation, and the environment. All enrich and enhance teaching and learning. They recognize the importance and contribution of natural resources to our economy, to our national security, the environment, and our quality of life. NEF is devoted to the implementation of a variety of innovative teacher training and student programs. The NEF Academy offers several university graduate credit, independent study courses developed for K-12 school teachers. More than two decades of expertise in carrying out effective educational partnerships has been supported by the education community, businesses, government agencies, and associations. VISIONNEF will continue to expand its role as the premier provider of educational resources dealing with energy, natural resources, and the environment by expanding its products, training, and services, creating and implementing new and innovative educational resources, becoming extensively involved in the use of the Internet, and transforming printed educational materials to new mediums, thereby making it possible to significantly expand our impact throughout the nation. MISSIONThe mission of the National Energy Foundation is to cultivate and promote an energy literate society In order to achieve our important mission, National Energy Foundation will... Develop, produce, and provide cost-effective and affordable supplementary
instructional materials about natural resources to aid educators and administrators
in the teaching process. VALUES-NEF strives to achieve its important mission by applying organizational values that we strongly believe in, with consistency and with integrity. -NEF will produce materials of the highest quality which are accurate, balanced, objective, and educationally appropriate for classroom use. -NEF teacher training programs will consistently incorporate innovative and educationally sound practices and materials and motivate teachers to effective implementation. -NEF will continually strive to bring the greatest value to the sponsors of -NEF programs and projects through cooperative and collaborative relationships. -NEF believes in and promotes its role as a steward of the Earth and encourages sponsors, educators, and students to do the same. -NEF values the role education plays in our society and is committed to an open forum for the exchange of new ideas. -NEF believes that education empowers people to achieve at higher levels. This is done through understanding and the application of knowledge, skills, and experience. -NEF empowers teachers and learners to take positive action regarding the best use of our valuable resources. PEOPLEThe National Energy Foundation administrative and field staff have been directly involved with natural resources education for more than two decades. Capable professionals with expertise and experience in developing and implementing processes assure programs of the highest quality. We enjoy hearing from you. Please e-mail us at info@nef1.org and we will get your message to the appropriate staff person. NEF ADMINISTRATIONRobert Poulson Dari Scott Gary Swan Sunny Dent
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