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Mission and Goals

Ron Kirk
"Send us money, and we will make sure that it gets to the right [programs]. We need our district with the resources it needs. Our children deserve it."
-Ron Kirk, chair, Dallas Education Foundation


Mission

Unite community and resources for excellence in Dallas ISD Schools

Goals

  • Increase student achievement by promoting, identifying, and recognizing excellence
  • Have high expectations and systems of accountability
  • Create champions for public education

Governance

  • The Dallas Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Charitable contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible.
  • The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
  • The Foundation collaborates with the school district to achieve the mutual goals of the district, foundation and donors.