Azel James

(Dallas, TX) — A transformative new initiative is opening the door for tens of thousands of students to experience hands-on learning beyond the classroom. Through Learning Voyages, more than 48,000 students across Dallas Independent School District will participate in STEM-focused field trips designed to connect classroom instruction with real-world experiences. The initiative, made possible through

(Dallas, TX) — Dallas Education Foundation is proud to celebrate the impact of the Baskets of Care: Essentials for Students in Fair Park initiative, led by Tiphanie Sanders-Wright, Resource Center South Manager at Dallas ISD. Generously sponsored by the State Fair of Texas in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation, this thoughtful effort supports students

(Dallas, TX) — At Dallas ISD’s Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School, students are getting an exciting introduction to robotics, coding, and hands-on STEM learning thanks to Saraid Driskell’s Heart of Teaching grant. Through the school’s enrichment program, students are building and programming robots, giving them the opportunity to learn foundational coding skills in a fun,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGTLlLDFMi8 (Dallas, TX) — On Wednesday, February 25, Dallas Education Foundation joined Dallas ISD leaders, campus communities, and partners to celebrate some of the district’s most inspiring educators at the Texas Instruments Foundation Innovations in STEM Teaching Award Ceremony. The event honored outstanding teachers who are helping students build the skills and confidence to thrive

(Dallas, TX) — A great yearbook does more than capture photos—it preserves memories, celebrates identity, and tells the story of a school through the eyes of the students who live it every day. At Dallas ISD’s Rosemont School, educator Maira Perez Sotelo is putting storytelling directly into students’ hands. Through a Dallas Education Foundation Heart

(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

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

(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

(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

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