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The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is proud to celebrate three outstanding Dallas ISD students who have been awarded scholarships through the generous support of Alliance Geotechnical Group (AGG). This year’s AGG Scholarship recipients include: Sanders Williams, Career Institute South, Wilmer-Hutchins High School Valeria Santos, Career Institute North, Hillcrest High School Jimmy Sanchez, Career Institute East,

Excitement filled the halls of Dallas ISD’s Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School as teacher Christine Bickers was surprised with a $1,000 classroom grant through the WhataTeacher program, made possible by Whataburger in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation. The surprise celebration recognized Bickers for her extraordinary dedication to students and her commitment to creating a

(Dallas, TX) — Dallas ISD, in partnership with the Moody Foundation and the Dallas Education Foundation, celebrated the ribbon cutting of the district’s second Career Exploration Mobile Lab at E.B. Comstock Middle School, a transformative initiative designed to bring hands-on career exploration opportunities directly to middle school students across Dallas ISD. The celebration highlighted a shared commitment to preparing students for

(Dallas, TX) —The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) proudly joined Dallas ISD in celebrating a powerful milestone for a group of outstanding young men at the annual Call Me MISTER Jacketing Ceremony—a moment that symbolizes their commitment to becoming future educators and leaders in their communities. A Milestone Rooted in Mentorship The Call Me MISTER (Mentors

(Dallas, TX) — The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is proud to celebrate three exceptional Dallas ISD seniors as the newest recipients of the Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship—a prestigious award supporting young women pursuing careers in law. Selected for their leadership, determination, and commitment to making a difference, this year’s honorees represent the very

(Dallas, TX) — The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), in partnership with Dallas ISD and Hilltop Holdings, proudly celebrated the next generation of innovators at the annual Hilltop Entrepreneurship Gala, honoring the winners of the Hilltop Entrepreneurship Challenge. The gala marked the culmination of a months-long journey for Dallas ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) students

(Dallas, TX) — The Dallas Education Foundation is proud to celebrate a new investment in student literacy, made possible through a generous $10,000 donation from Pilot Company. This contribution, awarded through Pilot’s Miles of Good initiative, will support Dallas ISD elementary schools by expanding access to books through innovative book vending machines—helping foster a love

(Dallas, TX) — On April 2, more than 250 Dallas ISD students gathered at Arcadia Park Annex for a hands-on learning experience designed to prepare them for real-life financial decisions. Through the Truist Financial Foundations Program and Dallas ISD Workforce Development, students engaged in an interactive day of financial literacy training—building skills that will serve

(Dallas, TX) — At the Dallas Education Foundation, we believe that every student deserves access to opportunities that inspire learning, spark curiosity, and unlock their full potential. None of this work is possible without the incredible generosity and partnership of our Lifetime of Learning Sponsors, whose year-round commitment helps us accelerate student success across Dallas

(Dallas, TX) — Dallas Education Foundation is proud to celebrate the success of this year’s Hilltop Entrepreneurship Challenge, an inspiring event that gave Dallas ISD students the opportunity to showcase their ideas, sharpen their presentation skills, and engage in real-world entrepreneurial thinking. This year’s challenge brought together well-prepared students, enthusiastic judges, and a new event