STORIES OF SUPPORT

Dallas Education Foundation Announces Notable Dallas Dancers for Heart of Teaching Annual Gala
Dallas Stars Light Up the Dance Floor in Support of Dallas ISD Educators Dallas, TX (September 28, 2023) – The Dallas Education Foundation is thrilled

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

NEC Foundation of America Announces More Than $500,000 in Grants for 2023
NEC Corporation of America’s Foundation places its 2023 focus on health and education IRVING, TX (USA) – June 7, 2023 – NEC Foundation of America, NEC Corporation

The Dallas Education Foundation Awards HeART of Teaching Grants to Dallas ISD teachers
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

Innovative Teaching Grants for Dallas ISD Educators: Advancing Students Through the Arts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Innovative Teaching Grants for Dallas ISD Educators: Advancing Students Through the Arts Dallas, TX – The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is pleased

Dallas ISD students get hands-on experience at a local design agency
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

Dallas ISD announces Teacher of the Year finalists
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

S.S. Conner Elementary School Hosts 3-Day Literacy Summit, Sponsored by Kia America and the Dallas Education Foundation
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

Dallas Education Foundation provides 2022 update
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

The Heart of Teaching campaign recognized the talents of Dallas ISD art educators
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

Celebrating Three Years at the Dallas Education Foundation
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

Dallas Education Foundation rewards students for showing off coding skills
Previous Next DALLAS – May 24, 2022 – Dallas ISD’s 2022 Stem Expo Coding Competition, “Virtually Making A Difference,” was a huge success, with a

Texas Instruments Awards Innovations Grants to 14 Secondary STEM Teachers
Previous Next DALLAS – May 23, 2022 – Fourteen outstanding Dallas ISD teachers were recognized May 17 with Texas Instruments’ Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards. The

Dallas Education Foundation presents scholarships to the Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship recipients
Previous Next DALLAS – May 20, 2022 – There was much to celebrate at College Signing Day at the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Townview

Dallas ISD CTE students compete in the Hilltop Entrepreneurship Challenge
Previous Next DALLAS – April 22, 2022 – Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education Department recently hosted the “Hilltop Entrepreneurship Challenge.” The in-person competition for Dallas

The Dallas Education Foundation unveils Benjamin Franklin IEA’s new library
DALLAS – March 1, 2022 – On October 20th, 2019, a series of tornadoes severely impacted 10 Dallas ISD campuses. Cary Middle School was a

Laura Bush Foundation donation to the Dallas Education Foundation helps Medrano Jr. High students
Last November, thanks to the generosity of the Laura Bush Foundation (LBF), the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) was awarded $500,000 for the direct benefit of Dallas ISD to rebuild

Mike and Micki Rawlings Named Honorary Co-Chairs of the Dallas Education Foundation’s Heart of Teaching Campaign
Mike Rawlings, former Dallas mayor, and Micki Rawlings have been named the honorary chairs of the Dallas Education Foundation’s 2021 annual campaign – “The Heart

Dallas ISD Art Teacher Featured on NBCDFW in ‘Heart of Teaching’ Campaign
One art teacher in the Dallas ISD is doing something good and going above and beyond to teach her students Black history through music, books

Dallas Mavericks, Kristaps Porzingis and Whataburger present $10,000 check to Dallas Education Foundation to provide food for families
The Dallas Mavericks and Kristaps Porzingis, in partnership with Whataburger, hosted a #KrisStops Campaign Celebration on July 13 that included a $10,000 donation to the Dallas Education

First-generation American is off to Yale with support of Dallas Education Foundation
The Dallas Education Foundation, in partnership with the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Townview Center, held a presentation ceremony on the step of Townview

Reliant Donates $115,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation to Replace Damaged Performing Arts Equipment
–Donation to the Dallas Education Foundation will help performing arts teachers replace equipment following Winter Storm Uri– DALLAS – May 27, 2021 – Following Winter Storm

Dallas Education Foundation receives $50,000 to restore Reverchon Park Ball Field
Donation will support Dallas ISD’s effort to fully restore Reverchon Park Ball Field to its former glory and provide a homefield for the North Dallas

Altrusa International of Downtown Dallas donates $44,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation to support Thomas Jefferson High School.
Altrusa International of Downtown Dallas lives up to its name with their altruism and support for literacy and learning. “Altrusa focuses on community service and

Dallas Education Foundation and Atmos Energy recognize Dallas ISD Maintenance and Facilities team members
Dallas Education Foundation and Atmos Energy recognize Dallas ISD Maintenance and Facilities team members. Atmos Energy and the Dallas Education Foundation have partnered to recognize

The Laura Bush Foundation The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awards $500,000 in grants to Dallas Education Foundation. Today, The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries announced that

$100,000 fund established at the Dallas Education Foundation provides a $10,000 scholarship each year to a deserving female student at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP proudly announced the formation of The Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship. The law firm is honored to confirm that Jim Thompson,

Dallas Education Foundation receives $200,000 grant from USAA to advance racial equality
The Dallas Education Foundation has received a $200,000 grant to help advance racial equality in Dallas ISD schools. The grant will go towards funding Actively

Dallas Education Foundation Announces Notable Dallas Dancers for Heart of Teaching Annual Gala
Dallas Stars Light Up the Dance Floor in Support of Dallas ISD Educators Dallas, TX (September 28, 2023) – The Dallas Education Foundation is thrilled

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

NEC Foundation of America Announces More Than $500,000 in Grants for 2023
NEC Corporation of America’s Foundation places its 2023 focus on health and education IRVING, TX (USA) – June 7, 2023 – NEC Foundation of America, NEC Corporation

The Dallas Education Foundation Awards HeART of Teaching Grants to Dallas ISD teachers
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

Innovative Teaching Grants for Dallas ISD Educators: Advancing Students Through the Arts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Innovative Teaching Grants for Dallas ISD Educators: Advancing Students Through the Arts Dallas, TX – The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is pleased

Dallas ISD students get hands-on experience at a local design agency
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

Dallas ISD announces Teacher of the Year finalists
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

S.S. Conner Elementary School Hosts 3-Day Literacy Summit, Sponsored by Kia America and the Dallas Education Foundation
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

Dallas Education Foundation provides 2022 update
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

The Heart of Teaching campaign recognized the talents of Dallas ISD art educators
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

Celebrating Three Years at the Dallas Education Foundation
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

Dallas Education Foundation rewards students for showing off coding skills
Previous Next DALLAS – May 24, 2022 – Dallas ISD’s 2022 Stem Expo Coding Competition, “Virtually Making A Difference,” was a huge success, with a

Texas Instruments Awards Innovations Grants to 14 Secondary STEM Teachers
Previous Next DALLAS – May 23, 2022 – Fourteen outstanding Dallas ISD teachers were recognized May 17 with Texas Instruments’ Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards. The

Dallas Education Foundation presents scholarships to the Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship recipients
Previous Next DALLAS – May 20, 2022 – There was much to celebrate at College Signing Day at the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Townview

Dallas ISD CTE students compete in the Hilltop Entrepreneurship Challenge
Previous Next DALLAS – April 22, 2022 – Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education Department recently hosted the “Hilltop Entrepreneurship Challenge.” The in-person competition for Dallas

The Dallas Education Foundation unveils Benjamin Franklin IEA’s new library
DALLAS – March 1, 2022 – On October 20th, 2019, a series of tornadoes severely impacted 10 Dallas ISD campuses. Cary Middle School was a

Laura Bush Foundation donation to the Dallas Education Foundation helps Medrano Jr. High students
Last November, thanks to the generosity of the Laura Bush Foundation (LBF), the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) was awarded $500,000 for the direct benefit of Dallas ISD to rebuild

Mike and Micki Rawlings Named Honorary Co-Chairs of the Dallas Education Foundation’s Heart of Teaching Campaign
Mike Rawlings, former Dallas mayor, and Micki Rawlings have been named the honorary chairs of the Dallas Education Foundation’s 2021 annual campaign – “The Heart

Dallas ISD Art Teacher Featured on NBCDFW in ‘Heart of Teaching’ Campaign
One art teacher in the Dallas ISD is doing something good and going above and beyond to teach her students Black history through music, books

Dallas Mavericks, Kristaps Porzingis and Whataburger present $10,000 check to Dallas Education Foundation to provide food for families
The Dallas Mavericks and Kristaps Porzingis, in partnership with Whataburger, hosted a #KrisStops Campaign Celebration on July 13 that included a $10,000 donation to the Dallas Education

First-generation American is off to Yale with support of Dallas Education Foundation
The Dallas Education Foundation, in partnership with the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Townview Center, held a presentation ceremony on the step of Townview

Reliant Donates $115,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation to Replace Damaged Performing Arts Equipment
–Donation to the Dallas Education Foundation will help performing arts teachers replace equipment following Winter Storm Uri– DALLAS – May 27, 2021 – Following Winter Storm

Dallas Education Foundation receives $50,000 to restore Reverchon Park Ball Field
Donation will support Dallas ISD’s effort to fully restore Reverchon Park Ball Field to its former glory and provide a homefield for the North Dallas

Altrusa International of Downtown Dallas donates $44,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation to support Thomas Jefferson High School.
Altrusa International of Downtown Dallas lives up to its name with their altruism and support for literacy and learning. “Altrusa focuses on community service and

Dallas Education Foundation and Atmos Energy recognize Dallas ISD Maintenance and Facilities team members
Dallas Education Foundation and Atmos Energy recognize Dallas ISD Maintenance and Facilities team members. Atmos Energy and the Dallas Education Foundation have partnered to recognize

The Laura Bush Foundation The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awards $500,000 in grants to Dallas Education Foundation. Today, The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries announced that

$100,000 fund established at the Dallas Education Foundation provides a $10,000 scholarship each year to a deserving female student at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP proudly announced the formation of The Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship. The law firm is honored to confirm that Jim Thompson,

Dallas Education Foundation receives $200,000 grant from USAA to advance racial equality
The Dallas Education Foundation has received a $200,000 grant to help advance racial equality in Dallas ISD schools. The grant will go towards funding Actively