Azel James

A student-led campus tour, thoughtful conversations, and a personal story about the possibilities of education made Judge Clay Jenkins’ Principal for a Day visit to Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy a meaningful experience for the school community. The visit began with students leading a campus tour and sharing what makes their school special. Their knowledge,

A long-awaited dream became a reality at James Bowie Elementary School as the school community celebrated the unveiling of its new book vending machine, made possible by GPD Employees’ Foundation in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation. The celebration brought cheers, excitement, and a shared commitment to literacy. The new machine gives students another reason

Students at Stevens Park Elementary School have a new reason to celebrate reading, thanks to a book vending machine supported by Atmos Energy in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation. The unveiling took place during the school’s Student of the Month celebration, connecting the excitement of choosing a book with a tradition of recognizing student

Math is becoming a little more magical for Dallas ISD’s youngest students. Through Operation: Math Magic, a returning districtwide initiative, first through third grade students are building fluency in foundational math facts through consistent practice, engaging incentives, and schoolwide encouragement. With support from the Dallas Education Foundation, Dallas ISD is helping students develop the skills

A new book vending machine at Hogg New Tech Center is bringing more than books to campus—it’s creating opportunities to motivate, inspire, and prepare students for success. The Dallas Education Foundation was honored to join Hogg’s students, educators, families, and community partners for a celebration centered on reading and the bright futures ahead of its

Students at Tolbert Elementary School have a new way to discover their next favorite book, thanks to a new book vending machine supported by Pilot Companies in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation. The unveiling brought together students, school leaders, parents, grandparents, and community partners for a celebration of literacy and student success. Beyond introducing

We did it! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the Dallas Education Foundation celebrated its most successful North Texas Giving Day yet—exceeding our fundraising goal and raising an extraordinary $84,641.67 for Dallas ISD students and educators. This achievement belongs to everyone who made a gift, shared our message, encouraged others to participate, or

The Dallas Education Foundation, with support from The Addy Foundation, launched this year’s Ready for Success Initiative with professional development for educators at Dallas ISD Career Institutes. Ready for Success prepares students for career entry through mindset training, milestone tracking, and hands-on workforce workshops. The initiative helps transform how seniors approach the transition from the

The Dallas Education Foundation recently celebrated the 2026–2027 Heart of Teaching Grant recipients during a special ceremony honoring the creativity, passion, and commitment of Dallas ISD educators. Thirty innovative classroom grants were awarded to educators representing every Dallas ISD trustee district. The funded projects will bring new learning opportunities directly to students through robotics, filmmaking,

For students across South Dallas and Fair Park, summer became a season of learning, exploration, and connection through the RCS Free Summer Enrichment Program. Created to address the community’s need for accessible summer education, the program provides Dallas ISD students with high-quality academic and enrichment opportunities in a safe, trusted environment—all at no cost to