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The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC), in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), hosted DRC Literacy Day at HS Thompson Elementary School, a special event celebrating the power of collaboration in advancing early literacy for Dallas ISD students. DRC volunteers stepped into Kindergarten through second-grade classrooms as guest readers, engaging students with read-alouds that sparked […]

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

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