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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.

The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) hosted its second annual “Heart of Teaching” gala on Tuesday, with an evening of desserts and drinks as well as stunning dance and musical performances by Dallas ISD’s own performing arts educators. The foundation is the direct, nonprofit philanthropic partner of Dallas ISD, with a mission to inspire community investment

DALLAS – June 29, 2022 – In celebration of nearly three years of steadily supporting Dallas ISD by investing in innovative programming to help close achievement gaps and propel our students forward, the Dallas Education Foundation is thrilled to announce: A fresh, streamlined look, including Our updated website at https://dallasedfound.org A simplified social media presence where you can follow us

PreviousNext   DALLAS – April 22, 2022 – Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education Department recently hosted the “Hilltop Entrepreneurship Challenge.” The in-person competition for Dallas ISD Career Institute Entrepreneurship students was held March 31 at the Price Career Institute South. More than 40 volunteers assisted with the presentations of over 150 student businesses. This event was a

PreviousNext   DALLAS – May 20, 2022 – There was much to celebrate at College Signing Day at the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Townview on Friday, May 13. The school jumped 11 spots in the most recent US News and World Report high school rankings, making the Law Magnet the 48th best public high school in

DALLAS – May 23, 2022 – Fourteen outstanding Dallas ISD teachers were recognized May 17 with Texas Instruments’ Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards. The Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation gave the $140,000 grant to the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF), which then provided the award to the teachers. Each honoree receives $10,000, of which $5,000 is directly awarded