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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 […]

Dallas Stars Light Up the Dance Floor in Support of Dallas ISD Educators Dallas, TX (September 28, 2023) – The Dallas Education Foundation is thrilled to announce its star-studded lineup of participants for the upcoming Heart of Teaching annual gala, to be held on November 1st at the historic Longhorn Ballroom. For tickets and sponsorship

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) and Dallas ISD’s Marcus Leadership Academy. Coinciding with North Texas Giving Day on

IRVING, TX (USA) – June 7, 2023 – NEC Foundation of America, NEC Corporation of America (NEC)’s charitable giving fund, today announced its 2023 grant recipients, dedicating more than $500,000 to schools and non-profit programs. Since 1991, NEC Foundation of America’s mission has been to contribute to the creation of social value and help advance human potential through

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Dallas Education Foundation, the designated and direct nonprofit partner of Dallas ISD, is excited to announce the recipients of its inaugural HeART of Teaching Discretionary Grant Awards Cycle. The Foundation received grant applications from dozens of teachers from campuses across the district and named 35 awardees with nearly $127,000 in funding.

Dallas ISD’s Computer Science & Technology department, in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation, provided an opportunity for students to see STEM in action at 900lbs, a design agency that specializes in interactive, visual storytelling content and innovation. The team at 900lbs presented demonstrations on how they help industry and the military enhance their work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Innovative Teaching Grants for Dallas ISD Educators: Advancing Students Through the Arts Dallas, TX – The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is pleased to announce the opening of its HeART of Teaching Discretionary Grant Awards Cycle. Starting today until May 5, 2023, DEF will accept applications from Dallas ISD departments, campuses and teachers

Dallas ISD hosted the “Winner’s Circle” reception on March 30 at Union Station in downtown Dallas. This celebration recognized the hundreds of educators in our district and their accomplishments.  Nine Teacher of the Year finalists were also announced at the event. These nine educators represent a wealth of background and experience from across the district.

DALLAS, TX (February 20, 2023) – The Dallas Education Foundation and Kia America are proud to announce a 3-day Literacy Summit at S.S. Conner Elementary School, aiming to advance literacy by providing students the opportunity to create and add to their home library collections. An additional 300 new books will be added to Conner’s library

During the Jan. 12 Dallas ISD Board Briefing, the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) provided an update on how the organization supported and invested in the district’s initiatives during 2022. As both a fundraising and grant-making organization, DEF accomplished a great deal in 2022 to continue its efforts to contribute toward student success in Dallas ISD.