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William B. Miller Elementary Celebrates New Book Vending Machine

(Dallas, TX) — William Brown Miller Elementary kicked off the day with an inspiring celebration of literacy during a Book Vending Machine Unveiling Ceremony, welcoming students, staff, partners, and community members to campus for an event full of Viking pride, energetic cheers, and meaningful moments. The Miller community’s warmth was felt from the start. Special […]

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Dallas ISD Career Institute Seniors Build Collaboration Skills Through “Yes, And” Ready for Success Workshop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JOZymUzKAE (Dallas, TX) — Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is proud to support experiences that help students graduate confident, prepared, and ready for what comes next. Recently, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Career Institute seniors participated in a Ready for Success workshop centered on the powerful collaboration mindset of “Yes, And.” Facilitated by Four Day

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Heart of Teaching Grants Empower Dallas ISD Educators With Tools Students Need

(Dallas, TX) — The Heart of Teaching is about empowering educators to lead students to successful outcomes—by launching and supplementing classroom programs where funding is limited. Dallas ISD teachers know what their students need, and Dallas Education Foundation is proud to help provide the tools they request to do their best work. Bringing Educator-Led Ideas

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Celebrating Literacy and School Pride at Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School

(Dallas, TX) — Joy, energy, and a shared love of reading filled Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School as students, families, and educators gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a brand-new book vending machine—welcomed in true Kiest style with cheerleaders, student ambassadors, and a drumline that brought the whole campus to life. Dallas Education Foundation was

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Creating Calm, Comfort, and Focus in the Classroom at Jerry R. Junkins Elementary

https://youtu.be/7XinxG7xAbg?si=m1eiGsFItlJGqBpk (Dallas, TX) — In Stashawn Swist’s special education classroom at Dallas ISD’s Jerry R. Junkins Elementary School, the learning environment itself plays a powerful role in helping students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. With support from a Heart of Teaching grant from the Dallas Education Foundation, Ms. Swist was able to replace

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Heart of Teaching Grant Helps Trinidad Garza Students Soar to Victory at Drone Competition

(Dallas, TX) —Students at Trinidad Garza Early College High School are reaching new heights—literally—thanks to a Heart of Teaching grant awarded to educator Yun Liu. With support from the Dallas Education Foundation, Yun Liu used his Heart of Teaching grant to purchase drones, equipment, and essential resources that allowed her students to compete in their

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Celebrating Literacy and Creativity at Jesús Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard

(Dallas, TX) — Joy, excitement, and a love of reading filled the campus at Jesús Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard as students, families, and educators gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a brand-new book vending machine. The event was especially meaningful as many students chose to stay after school to participate—earning a book of their own

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Dallas ISD and Dallas Education Foundation Unveil Career Exploration Mobile Lab to Bring Hands-On Learning to Middle School Students

https://youtu.be/wdGddm9l-4E?si=BtWdjnzZwqBfIO7D (Dallas, TX) — Dallas ISD and the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) unveiled the district’s first Career Exploration Mobile Lab—a mobile classroom designed to bring hands-on career discovery directly to middle school campuses across Dallas ISD. The lab is a cornerstone of Dallas ISD’s Career Connected Learning approach, building career awareness and readiness from elementary

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Best of 2025: Dallas Education Foundation Celebrates a Year of Shaping Futures Across Dallas ISD

https://youtu.be/j2p6HzSusHg (Dallas, TX) — In 2025, the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) celebrated a year filled with powerful moments that reminded us why we show up for Dallas ISD students every day: education has the power to transform lives. From early learning investments and classroom innovation to career exploration and literacy milestones, DEF’s community of supporters

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Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins Encourages Year-Round Support for Dallas ISD Students Through the Dallas Education Foundation

(Dallas, TX) — Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins is proud to support Dallas ISD as a Year-Round “Lifetime of Learning” sponsor, calling the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) “a great investment” for charitable dollars. In a recent message to the community, Judge Jenkins shared why this work matters to him personally—both as a longtime supporter

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