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The Dallas Education Foundation is awarding 30 innovative classroom grants to educators across the district, as part of 2026–2027 Heart of Teaching Grant. “Dallas ISD educators demonstrate extraordinary creativity, passion, and commitment to student success,” said Mita Havlick, executive director of DEF. “This year’s record number of applications reflects the incredible innovation happening across our district. We are honored to support these educators as they bring transformative ideas directly into their classrooms and communities.” Selected projects represent every Dallas ISD trustee district, ensuring students across the city will benefit from creative learning experiences designed to inspire academic achievement, engagement, and…

Dallas ISD is bringing summer meals directly to the community with its Summer Food Bus Tour 2026, a mobile initiative designed to ensure children across Dallas have access to free, nutritious meals while school is out. The program provides no-cost meals for kids 18 and younger, and up to 21 years old for those with disabilities. Meals are served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and must be consumed on-site. With its bright red Fork & Axle food bus, the district is making it easier for families to access meals by bringing the service straight into neighborhoods. This tour reflects…

Paint brushes in hand and fun facts at the ready, students at Henry B. Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy are getting ready for the FIFA World Cup. Through a campus-wide social studies project, every classroom and office transformed into a different country to teach elementary students about global perspective, just in time for the World Cup arriving in Dallas. “Through project-based learning in a personalized learning environment, students make meaningful real-world connections while exploring different cultures, traditions, customs, and languages,” John Paul Noel-Morgan, principal, said. “Experiences connected to global events like the World Cup help broaden students’ perspectives and strengthen their…

Written by Julian Spearman, Student Activities Department. Success in Academic Decathlon is often measured in dedicated hours of study.  This year, the School for the Talented & Gifted at  Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, made their mark on the national stage. After placing second at the Texas state tournament in Corpus Christi, they qualified to compete in Nationals Online. There, they secured third place in the eNationals competition. Greer Gaines, TAG coach, attributes the team’s success to a culture of community and tenacity. According to Gaines, the program’s foundation is built on a concrete and objective system of accountability and…