Our Work in Education
Education is the the core of the Today Foundation’s mission. For decades, the foundation has dedicated its resources and talent to improving the lives of American students, families, and communities. From developing a wide range of education programs including spectacular award-winning ED/TECH programs to specialized initiatives in rural education, the foundation continues to positively impact education for students, families, and communities throughout the United States.
ED/TECH Istation
The Today Foundation has been a leader in supporting innovative Education Technology programs in reading, math, history, and assessment for students of all ages. The foundation has partnered with schools, school districts, universities, and private companies to facilitate achievement outcomes for students. Rooted in education research, the foundation has remained a leader in education technology to produce ongoing results.
The Story of America
The Story of America is an online Middle and High School United States History and Literacy program. This interactive learning adventure improves student’s reading proficiency while teaching an objective rendition of U.S. History. The curriculum provides factual background information, compelling context, and answers to a complex past while making history come alive.
Texas History Awakens!
Texas History Awakens is an online Middle School interactive history and reading program that targets two Texas goals. First, it increases reading proficiency for Middle School students and second, it teaches Texas history using engaging audio, videos, authentic documents, built-in assessments, and automatic scoring. Texas History Awakens brings the state’s colorful and provocative past to life for students while giving teachers a tool to support Texas history curriculum.
Tackle Tomorrow
Tackle Tomorrow is a Dallas-based non-profit founded by NFL legend Charles Haley and Bob Bowie with initial support and encouragement from the Today Foundation. The organization is dedicated to fighting childhood illiteracy through specialized online reading programs, volunteer mentorship, and community impact.
The program partners with Dallas ISD, utilizing district-approved, interactive, and adaptive diagnostic software donated by Istation to enrich students’ literacy development and create a more engaging learning experience.
P-TECH High School to Career Program
Bryan Adams High School P-TECH students explore a variety of careers in education and develop the skills and experience necessary to serve as education leaders of the future. An emphasis on education careers equips students to excel in the areas of Criminal Justice and Teaching EC- 6. The program affords students the opportunity to pursue a degree at East Texas A&M University or Dallas College Eastfield.
Istation, along with the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Zoo and Dallas ISD Human Management, partnered with Bryan Adams P-TECH project to ensure students have access to quality ED/TECH programs that support their goals.