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.   Having access to free books written in students’ native language helps to foster a love of books because students can see themselves in the characters and imagine what it would be like to be in their shoes.The vending machines not only encourage a love for…

Dallas ISD is innovating professional learning and development for teachers of elementary math courses.  Math Academies are a three-part professional learning series that will help introduce and reinforce teacher’s content and pedagogical knowledge. This initiative marks the first large-scale program as part of the district’s numeracy strategy, addressing a critical need in mathematics education.  Geared toward math teachers in kindergarten through fifth grade, each session is dedicated to the study, application, and pedagogy of key math concepts through multiple representations.  The new trend in math requires more complex thinking, not simply getting the right answer, said Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde,…

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…