education

New Corgan Research Reveals Ways to Design Schools for Educators with Disabilities

by | Jul 16, 2026
The Dallas-based architecture and design firm, backed by a $30,000 ASID Foundation grant, translates educators’ lived experiences into a design guidebook aimed at closing the field’s “empathy gap.”
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Denton ISD Trades Hallways for ‘Active Hub’ Design at New Prototype Elementary Schools
by | Nov 6, 2025
After voters approved Denton ISD’s 2023 capital improvement plan, enrollment growth made it necessary to open three elementary schools quickly—including one within a year of bond passage, Pfluger Architects said. The district opened Martinez Elementary in August 2024 and completed two more in time for the 2025–26 school year.
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Ancora Education Names Former Dorsey College Leader as Its New President and CEO
by | Oct 15, 2025
John Barnes will oversee all divisions of Arlington-based Ancora, including expanding ground campuses, growing online degree offerings, and developing diverse workforce development programs.
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Uplift Education Names Next CEO in Transition Plan; Endowment Campaign in the Works
by | Aug 26, 2025
After 15 years at the helm of the charter school network, Yasmin Bhatia will retire at year’s end. Remy Washington, currently president of Uplift, will take the reins in January.
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Fort Worth-Based Clarus Launches Its First‑Ever Touchscreen Glassboard

by | Apr 2, 2025
Lynk's most distinct feature is its ability to enable real-time remote collaboration, allowing multiple participants to sketch, annotate, and edit content simultaneously. Potential users include surgeons, professors, and designers.
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Dallas Healthcare Education Co. Archer Review Names New CEO
by | Mar 12, 2025
Tabatha Erck brings more than two decades of leadership experience in healthcare technology and education to her new role at Archer Review—which led all North Texas companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list.
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Plano-Based Securus Offers Free Tablet-Based Learning Platform To 600K Incarcerated People Nationwide
by | Jul 31, 2024
Securus Technologies said that the availability of education programs to incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities can positively impact their skills and future employment outcomes, thus reducing recidivism rates.
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Frisco-Based iCode Signs 100th Franchise for Its National STEM-Learning Brand
by | May 9, 2024

Frisco-based coding and STEM learning company iCode has signed its 100th franchise agreement for a location in Allen, the city where the company was founded in 2015....

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Dallas Nonprofit Kicks Off Nationwide ‘Teddy Cares’ Initiative for Homeless Children

by | Mar 22, 2024
Dallas LIFE, a local homeless recovery center, is giving a bear and a book to kids in shelters across the country. The nonprofit has the ultimate goal of providing them to 1 million children.
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From Classroom to Boardroom: Teach For America DFW Brings Together Education Champions for Impact
by | Mar 20, 2024

Community leaders and education champions gathered recently for an inspiring panel discussion hosted by Teach For America Dallas-Fort Worth on the transformative power of collaboration. The event took place in the Debate Room of Old Parkland....

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Bush Center’s Kenneth A. Hersh To Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award for Lifetime Achievements and Philanthropy
by | Feb 9, 2024

Kenneth A. Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas has been selected for membership in the prestigious Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc.,...

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Dallas-Based Tricolor Foundation Announces $200K In Gifts To Support Higher Education in Hispanic Communities
by | Dec 18, 2023
“Our mission is to clear the path so that every member of our Hispanic communities has the opportunity to reach their full potential," said Regina Montoya, the foundation's executive director.
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Capital One Executive Joins Khan Academy Board of Directors

by | Nov 10, 2023
Sanjiv Yajnik, president of financial services at Capital One, joins Khan Academy's board after years of seeing its influence on his own family. With more than 160 million users worldwide, the academy seeks to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
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Second Century Kickoff: Dallas Historical Society Has New Name, Logo, Award Category for Luncheon
by | Sep 24, 2023

Dallas Historical Society is kicking off its second century with a new awards luncheon logo and name and introducing a new awards category while continuing to honor its traditions....

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Dallas’ LPA Design Studios Adds Industry Veteran as Managing Director
by | Sep 15, 2023

Dallas-based LPA Design Studios has added industry veteran John Hoenig as managing director of structural engineering, guiding structural design across civic, education, science and technology, healthcare, and commercial projects....

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Dallas Firm Jacobs Lands $517M Contract in Austin ISD’s $2.4B Modernization
As urban areas grow fast, modernizing dated school facilities is an increasing challenge for districts. Jacobs says its Austin contract includes renovations, technology upgrades, and new facilities aimed at bolstering student mental health, nutrition, and athletic programs.
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