Dallas ISD

GSNETX Will Launch Girl Scout Leadership Experience in Nine DISD schools With $5.4M Grant

by | Nov 22, 2021
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Community Partner Program will serve students in five Dallas-area ZIP codes.
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DallasCIO Names 37 Finalists for 2021 CIO of the Year ‘ORBIE’ Awards
by | Nov 6, 2020
Dallas CIO of the Year finalists were tapped for excellence in technology leadership in seven categories: corporate, public sector, healthcare, enterprise, large enterprise, global, and super global. A virtual event will be held on February 26.
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Microsoft To Partner with State and Local Leaders To Accelerate Digital Learning Across Texas
by | Oct 22, 2020
Microsoft and the Texas Education Agency are collaborating on digital skills programs statewide that tackle issues such as STEM engagement and talent pipeline growth.
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Dallas-Based GreenLight’s Blockchain Platform is Powering College Readiness for Texas High School Students
by | Sep 17, 2020
GreenLight Credentials has been chosen to provide its blockchain platform to the Texas College Bridge. Now more than 6,000 students will be able to electronically share certificates and other records directly with colleges.
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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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Lenovo Conrad Highschool Students developed app
Conrad HS Students Win National Contest With App Detailing Health, Education Events
by | Jun 6, 2018
The app from Dallas ISD students was named one of six winners nationwide in the Lenovo Scholar Network National Mobile App Development Competition.
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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 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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Tiffany Cason
Boost to Education: Hunt, TI Foundations & Texas Workforce Commission Donate Funds to Local Schools
by | Dec 15, 2017
Several local schools have received grants or donations that will help develop programming and scholarships to set kids up for their future careers.
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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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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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Denton ISD’s vocational welding program, which is called Denton ATC (Advanced Technology Complex) Welding [Courtesy Denton ISD]
North Texas Schools Move Toward ‘Districts of Innovation’
by | Sep 1, 2017
A recent change in state education code allows administrators to hire non-credentialed, skilled workers to teach students from a hands-on perspective.
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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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