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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 […]

(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

October 6, 2025 (Dallas, TX) — The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), in partnership with Walmart, kicked off a new community initiative designed to strengthen family engagement and wellness across the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The program, called Walmart Soccer Sparks Saturdays, features a series of weekend events at six Dallas ISD elementary schools.

CTE Summer Learn & Earn Highlights This summer, Dallas ISD CTE Learn & Earn Camps wrapped up their second year—bigger and better than before! Building on the success of BizCamp, we expanded opportunities with VitalsCamp and TechCamp, giving students more ways to gain hands-on career experiences and real-world learning. Through the support of USAA, Dallas

The Dallas Education Foundation is proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in the Organization of the Year (Midsize) category for the 2025 D CEO Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards. Presented in partnership with the Communities Foundation of Texas, these awards honor outstanding nonprofit organizations and corporate partners whose work strengthens North

Celebrating Excellence in Dallas ISD Classrooms As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Whataburger teamed up with the Dallas Education Foundation and Dallas ISD’s Human Capital Management team to shine a spotlight on outstanding educators who go above and beyond for their students. Together, we surprised four remarkable teachers with the “Whatateacher of the Year” award,

Harnessing the power of collaboration and community support, the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) was honored to co-present the 2025 Dallas ISD State of the District: Together We Make It Happen alongside Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson. Held at the iconic Winspear Opera House on May 8, 2025, this year’s State of the District was truly

Dallas Education Foundation continues its commitment to educational excellence by funding literacy kits for elementary school students across Dallas ISD. These innovative kits bridge literacy and STEM education, helping kindergarten-through-fifth-grade students connect what they read to real-world scientific concepts. The literacy kits are designed to make abstract STEM topics tangible by providing grade-specific manipulatives that

We’re immensely grateful to every Dallas ISD employee who contributed to this year’s Employee Giving Campaign. Thanks to you, 100% of your donations will support the Dallas Education Foundation’s impactful programs—fueling the next generation of leaders, readers, and innovators in our district. Early LearningYour gifts help DEF partner with Dallas ISD’s Early Learning department to

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