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For Dallas ISD students participating in the 2026 Learn and Earn Summer Camps, summer is a time to discover new interests, develop professional skills and take meaningful steps toward future careers. Sponsored by USAA with support from the Dallas Education Foundation, the Learn and Earn initiative gives students hands-on experience in high-demand career fields while […]

This summer, hundreds of Dallas ISD students spent their break exploring, experimenting, and discovering that science has no language barrier. Through the Science Discovery Camp (SDC) and Spanish Immersion Camp (SIC), emergent bilingual students participated in engaging, hands-on learning experiences designed to strengthen both scientific understanding and language development—all at no cost to participating families.

The Dallas Education Foundation recently joined scholarship recipients, alumni, donors, and supporters at the offices of Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP for the annual Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship Reception, an evening dedicated to celebrating achievement, community, and the transformative power of education. The reception honored two remarkable members of the Liza Scholars family as

A love of reading is growing stronger than ever at Felix G. Botello Personalized Learning Elementary School, thanks to the unveiling of a new book vending machine made possible by support from NEC and the Dallas Education Foundation. The celebration brought together students, educators, community partners, and supporters for a joyful event centered on literacy,

The Dallas Mavericks, Dallas ISD, and the Dallas Education Foundation teamed up this summer to help students stay engaged in learning and build strong literacy skills during the months away from the classroom. Through the Mavericks’ Slam Dunk Into Summer Learning initiative, thousands of Dallas ISD elementary students received books and educational resources designed to

The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), in partnership with Microsoft and the Next Step Initiative, once again brought Dallas ISD students to Microsoft’s campus for an inspiring day of hands-on learning, career exploration, and future-focused experiences during the 2026 Microsoft Student Day. The event welcomed Dallas ISD middle school students from across the district for a

The Dallas Education Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026–2027 Heart of Teaching Grants, awarding 30 innovative classroom grants to educators across Dallas ISD. This year’s program marked a historic milestone for the Heart of Teaching initiative, receiving a record number of applications from educators throughout the district. Selected projects represent every

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