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Richardson ISD
Richardson ISD fifth-graders will visit JA BizTown, a miniature version of the city designed for experiential economic learning. [Photo: JA Dallas]
New Center Operated by Junior Achievement of Dallas and Richardson ISD Schools Students on Economic and Financial Literacy
by Sandra Engelland | Sep 15, 2026
A small-scale version of Richardson with storefronts and local landmarks serves as a centerpiece of economic and financial literacy education for fifth-and seventh-graders.
by Quincy Preston |
Mar 18, 2026
A $96,500 Micron Foundation grant is bringing robotics, coding and AI-ready tools to Richardson ISD elementary classrooms.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 25, 2024
The new record for the most users to take an online financial literacy lesson in 24 hours involved members of the public and students from Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Richardson ISD. Participants got rousing support from Dallas Mavericks player P.J. Washington, who said "being disciplined for six months can change your life forever."
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 20, 2023
The board of directors of Education Opens Doors, a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with middle schools to train teachers to equip their students with college and career knowledge, has appointed Dr....
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Community leaders discuss ways to better prepare students to fill STEM-related jobs in a panel hosted by Communities Foundation of Texas and the Toyota USA Foundation. [Photo: Kim Leeson]
4 Ways Community Leaders Say We Can Better Prepare the STEM Workforce of Tomorrow
by Heather Noel | Jun 21, 2018
Employers across a variety of fields from advanced manufacturing to health care need talent that has a strong foundation in math and science to stay competitive.
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by Taylor Lowder |
May 22, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work in STEM, conservation, workforce development, and more.
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by Mallory Houser |
Jul 13, 2017
From school teachers to large company executives, Tech Titans has nominated leading candidates who are shaping the tech industry.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Jan 26, 2017
The district has embedded its health science classes within Methodist Health System’s campus on West Campbell Road in Richardson.
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3 Things: Klink Delivery App for On-demand Alcohol, Robotic Arm Invention, and Ticker Tags
by Amanda Hayes | Jul 5, 2016
A new partnership is bringing good spirits to Plano, UT Dallas is empowering young women to pursue math and science, and TickerTags tech company is checking Twitter to predict future trends.
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