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 the State Government Affairs Council and Superior Text, Dallas Education Foundation donated a vending machine to Gabe P. Allen New Tech Academy.  Jamie Contreras, the principal at Gabe P. Allen, hopes the book vending machine will symbolize the school’s commitment to fostering a love of…

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Continuing its commitment to advance literacy across the district, Dallas Education Foundation is partnering with NEC Corporation of America.  Through this collaboration, seven book vending machines have recently been installed across Dallas ISD. These schools are: Cesar Chavez Elementary School Marcus Leadership Academy Oran M. Roberts Elementary School Cedar Crest Elementary School Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow T.G. Terry Elementary School J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard Designed to motivate students, reward their hard work, and build foundational literacy skills, these machines provide an opportunity…

Written by Aileen C., Dallas Education Foundation Social Media and Marketing Intern Transitioning John Quincy Adams Elementary School to its new campus didn’t just involve upgrading systems and procedures, it also meant a new addition to promote the school’s literacy goals.  Thanks to the support of Atmos Energy and the Dallas Education Foundation, the school proudly introduced a brand-new book vending machine, greeting students just outside the library doors. The day of the ribbon-cutting ceremony was filled with excitement and anticipation from the group of students serving as the school’s representatives. After a tour of the new campus led by…

Dallas ISD students are exceeding expectations when it comes to college readiness. “Our job doesn’t just stop at the end of graduation,” said Ben Mackey, member of the Board of Trustees. “We are preparing our kids to thrive beyond that, and this is evident in this work.” At the November Board of Trustees briefing, board members heard an update from school leadership regarding student outcome goals, which sets benchmarks for  ensuring Dallas ISD high school graduates are prepared for life after 12th grade.  The outcomes are based on the percentage of students who earn certificates and/or an associate degree by…