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Written by Jenna Carpenter Dallas ISD is rolling out an innovative way to bring career training directly to students. Career and Technical Education recently launched a trailer, known as the Career Exploration Mobile Lab, which provides hands-on learning experiences, equipping students with practical skills and industry knowledge. “The inspiration was to bridge the gap between […]

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

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Dallas Education Foundation is partnering with Walmart, donating $25,000 to support Dallas ISD’s middle school athletics and the district’s Educator of the Year program.  This gift will directly benefit students at 29 middle schools across the school district, providing them with brand-new athletic

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern The Dallas Stars Foundation made a profound contribution to the Dallas Education Foundation and Dallas ISD by supporting four book vending machines at Charles Rice Learning Center, Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center, Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy, and Adelle Turner Elementary School.

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Students at Gabe P. Allen New Tech Academy were greeted with blue and yellow decorations surrounding an unfamiliar blue box in the school hallway. Little did they know, a book vending machine would be the newest addition to their school. In partnership with

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Continuing its commitment to advance literacy across the district, Dallas Education Foundation is partnering with NEC Corporation of America.  Through this collaboration, seven book vending machines have recently been installed across Dallas ISD. These schools are: Cesar Chavez Elementary School Marcus Leadership Academy

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Transitioning John Quincy Adams Elementary School to its new campus didn’t just involve upgrading systems and procedures, it also meant a new addition to promote the school’s literacy goals. Thanks to the support of Atmos Energy and the Dallas Education Foundation, the school

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern On a seemingly normal morning in October, Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr. Elementary School was bustling with energy and excitement. By the doors of the campus, colorful balloon decorations surrounded a mysterious blue box–a book vending machine. With support from the GPD Group Employees’​

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Excitement was in the air at Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School as a new vending machine was revealed on campus. But instead of the typical chips and cookies, it was filled with brand new, glossy books.  The student attendees were the first to

Emily Davis from the Dallas Education Foundation Students at Margaret B. Henderson Elementary School were treated to an unforgettable experience when author Lauren Sanchez visited to read her debut children’s book, “The Fly Who Flew to Space.” The exciting literacy event was brought to Henderson through the longstanding partnership between Barnes & Noble and the