Dallas ISD

CBRE Uses its Return-to-Work Playbook to Help Dallas ISD Safely Reopen
by | Jul 9, 2020
CBRE's roadmap for returning to the workplace has already allowed DISD to reopen its 16-story central administration building—occupied entirely by the district—to 25% capacity last month.
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Industry-Leading Trendspotters to Highlight Innovative Products at Dallas Market Center
Training the Workforce: Accessible Education Keeps Dallas on the Cutting Edge of Innovation
by | Jan 15, 2019
To overcome tech's employment gap, a number of organizations in Dallas are providing free or affordable career training to children, women, and minorities.
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Clockwise, from upper left: Digital Fight Club 2018 (Pictured are round 5 "fighters" Thierry Hubert, CEO of Darwin Ecosystem and Skip Howard, CEO of Spacee), Founders Live, Codelaunch Startup Expo, and Polsinelli & Roberts Foster's IP discussion.
On Tap: Founders Live, CodeLaunch Startup Expo & Digital Fight Club
by | Jul 26, 2018
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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RoboKind

RoboKind’s New Robot Teaching Kids to Be Tomorrow’s Coders

by | May 3, 2018
The Dallas startup launched its robots4STEM program in March, which includes a curriculum covering coding, algorithmic thinking, and online safety through Jett the robot.
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Dallas Festival of Ideas
Festival of Ideas: How Dallas Can Become a More ‘Connected City’
by | Apr 9, 2018
Discussions during the fourth annual event explored how to become more connected in the areas of education, health, physical layout, and inclusiveness.
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Dallas ISD Spanish Teacher a Contender for $1M Global Teacher Prize
by | Jan 25, 2018
The award is given annually to an educator who has made an incredible impact on their profession.
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On Tap: Dallas ISD STEM Expo, Living Lab Launch & Uptown Dallas Anniversary
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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entrepreneurship

Local Students to Compete in National Entrepreneurship Contest

by | Oct 5, 2017
The students will present their businesses Oct. 12 along with other regional winners from across the country.
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Junior League
Junior League of Dallas Announces Recipients of ‘Innovative Teaching’ Grants
by | Oct 3, 2017
JLD awarded grants totaling $123,307 to 69 Dallas ISD educators this year through its Grants For Innovative Teaching program.
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robot
Meet Rover, Texas Instrument’s First Educational Robot
by | Sep 28, 2017
TI developed Rover to "demystify robotics," and offer students a less intimidating gateway into coding.
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Avery Gore
Creating Cultural Ties: Bright Light Volunteers Eyeing Canada, Vietnam for Growth
by | Sep 21, 2017
Since its founding three years ago, the nonprofit has expanded its reach beyond students to encompass on-the-ground service opportunities for teacher, civic, and corporate groups.
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Tech EdVenture Founder Allen Selis at Tech Wildcatters in 2016. Beginning this fall, Shelton will collaborate with Dallas-based startup Tech EdVentures to expand its computer science curriculum.

What’s New and Next in Education:
Back-to-School Edition

by | Aug 25, 2017
Tech Edventures collaborates with Shelton School. A unique new school in Keller ISD. City Lab High School opens in DISD. These stories and more in our education roundup.
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intiative
Dallas ISD, Big Thought Partner on Social, Emotional Learning
by | Jul 25, 2017
Social and Emotional Learning includes knowing and controlling your emotions, making positive choices, understanding and collaborating with others, and demonstrating resiliency.
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literacy
Program Teaches South Dallas Kids Value of Literacy
by | Jul 11, 2017
The Pease Freedom School is part of a national program working to engage young people of color to instill confidence and close the achievement gap.
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future leaders
DISD, Brewer Foundation Renew
‘Future Leaders’ Partnership
by | Jul 7, 2017
The public-private partnership is the only one of its kind in the state bringing together staff from DISD and area private schools including St. Mark’s School of Texas, The Hockaday School, Episcopal School of Dallas, and Greenhill School.
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