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Book Vending Machine Unveiling at the Dallas ISD’s Margaret and Gilbert Herrera International Welcome Center – A Dallas Education Foundation and Superior Text Partnership

DALLAS, TX – The Dallas Education Foundation proudly announces the official unveiling of a multilingual book vending machine at Dallas ISD’s Margaret and Gilbert Herrera International Welcome Center. The event, marking a milestone in our commitment to literacy, is set to take place on April 16th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the

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Dallas ISD ‘Hotchkiss Hawks’ have a new creative tool to advance reading

L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary School is the latest recipient of a book vending machine thanks to Whataburger through their Feeding Student Success program.The Hotchkiss Hawkettes cheerleaders demonstrated excitement for their library’s new addition by cheering on visitors and kicking off the ribbon-cutting ceremony with a high-intensity performance. Although the book vending machine’s lights and design are

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Whataburger Partners with the Dallas Education Foundation to Support Literacy at Dallas ISD’s Hotchkiss Elementary School

Dallas, TX – [December 12, 2023] – Whataburger, in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation, has taken a significant step in promoting literacy and educational growth by funding the installation of a new book vending machine at Dallas ISD’s Hotchkiss Elementary School. This initiative is part of Whataburger’s commitment to empowering students through the Whataburger

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Barnes & Noble 2023 Holiday Book Drive Delivery to Dallas ISD Announced

Dallas, TX (December 11, 2023) – The Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive at the Lincoln Park location, which began on November 1, concluded on December 8th. Customers have had the opportunity to donate books to support the Dallas Education Foundation’s mission to accelerate literacy at Dallas ISD. This year, thanks to the generous contributions

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Students at Marcus Leadership Academy have a new path to literacy

Dallas, TX (November 28, 2023) – With its new book vending machine, every day is a book fair at Marcus Leadership Academy. The elementary school hosted a literacy event in September – sponsored by NEC Foundation of America (NECAM) with the support of the Dallas Education Foundation in partnership with Catch Up & Read (CAR)

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Dallas ISD educators shine in a night of fun and fundraising – the HeART of Teaching Gala

Dallas, TX (November 13, 2023) – The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), the direct and designated, non-profit, philanthropic partner of Dallas ISD, hosted its third annual HeART of Teaching gala on Nov. 1 at the historic Longhorn Ballroom. This year’s gala featured an innovative way of uniting the Dallas community and Dallas ISD by partnering Dallas

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Barnes & Noble Launches 2023 Holiday Book Drive

Customers Shopping at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park in Dallas, TX can Support Dallas ISD Education Foundation with Book Gifts Dallas, TX (November 13, 2023) – Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park-Dallas, TX invites customers to give the gift of reading to people in need during the company’s annual Holiday Book Drive, taking place November 1

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“Dancing with the Stars of Dallas”: Star-Studded Lineup Set for the 2023 Dallas Education Foundation HeART of Teaching Gala

Dallas Stars Light Up the Dance Floor in Support of Dallas ISD Educators Dallas, TX (October 31, 2023) – Honorary Chair Ambassador Ron Kirk, the Dallas Education Foundation, and Dallas ISD are set to dazzle with the HeART of Teaching annual gala on November 1st at the historic Longhorn Ballroom. This year’s theme, “Dancing with

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NEC Foundation of America, Dallas Education Foundation and Catch Up & Read to Host Joint Literacy Event on North Texas Giving Day

NEC Corporation of America’s Foundation places its 2023 focus on health and education IRVING, TX (USA) – September 20, 2023 – NEC Foundation of America (NEC Foundation), the charitable giving subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America (NEC), today announced a joint literacy event in cooperation with the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), Catch Up & Read (CAR)

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