Coppell ISD Education Foundation

06/03/2026

Think being an architect is all about math? Jake Salo would tell you the skill that takes you furthest might surprise you: drawing ✏️

At the 2026 Interactive Institute, Jake, a project architect at Corgan Inc. who's spent 10 years designing schools right here in DFW, is putting students in the designer's seat. They'll build towers and shake them on a real earthquake table, sketch and pitch their own buildings, and rebuild a teammate's Lego design using only written plans. The kicker? No talking allowed!

It's a crash course in how real structures get imagined, communicated, and built. This is hands-on STEAM. Real professionals, real tools, real "whoa!"

Sessions like this are why the Interactive Institute exists, and your support helps CEF bring real-world STEAM to more Coppell ISD students. Give today at www.coppellisdef.org

06/02/2026

What if bringing a species back from extinction wasn't science fiction? 🦣

At the 2026 Interactive Institute, Dr. Darya Tourzani, a reproductive biologist at Colossal Biosciences – the company working on de-extinction and protecting endangered species, is turning students into conservation scientists for a day.

They'll build a living ecosystem, then face the real curveballs the pros deal with: habitat loss, invasive species, and even extinction events. Their job? Develop a recovery plan and defend it.

Dr. Darya hopes that the next big breakthrough comes from a student sitting in that very room :) This is hands-on STEAM. Real professionals, real tools, real "whoa!"

Love seeing this? It's powered by the Coppell ISD Education Foundation. Chip in to fuel what's next: www.coppellisdef.org

06/01/2026

Who's the youngest person you think gets a cochlear implant?

The answer is often a baby, as young as 6 months old!👂

At the 2026 Interactive Institute, Dr. Walter Kutz (otologist & neurotologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, who performs 50+ cochlear implant surgeries a year) is showing students how the ear actually works, why some people can't hear, and how a device tiny enough to fit inside the inner ear can recreate thousands of sounds.

The twist students love: the implant doesn't do the hearing...the brain does! The device just hands it the signal.

Students won't just hear about it. Thanks to co-sponsor Cochlear Corporation, they'll place cochlear implant electrodes on real and simulated models — the same precision work that happens in an operating room.
This is hands-on STEAM. Real professionals, real tools, real "whoa!"

Camp is full, but the work isn't done. Help us keep building experiences like this ➡️ www.coppellisdef.org

05/25/2026

Congratulations to all of the graduating seniors! 🎓✨ We were honored to host the Top 5% Recognition Banquet celebrating the incredible students and the educators they chose as life-changing influences along the way. Thank you to Dr. Springer for your thoughtful words and for helping make the evening so special. Moments like these are a beautiful reminder of the lasting impact great teachers have on their students’ futures. ❤️🖤

05/05/2026

Join us this evening, May 5th, for our Raising Cane’s fundraiser! 🐔

📅 TODAY, May 5th | ⏰ 4 PM – 10 PM
📍 7955 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75063
📱 Ordering online or on the app? Use RCFUND96
🏡 Dining in or drive-through? Mention Coppell ISD Education Foundation

Every order helps. Cane's is generously giving back 15% of net sales to support our students, teachers, and mission. Let’s show up big! 💥🍗


Coppell Chamber of Commerce

05/04/2026

Summer is almost here, and so is the battle to keep your kid off the couch. We can help 😄 coppellisdef.org/interactive-institute/

Interactive Institute is a 5-day, half-day STEAM camp where rising 5th–9th graders spend their mornings doing something they'll actually want to talk about at dinner. Each session is designed and led by local professionals, so students aren't just learning about real-world careers; they're experiencing them firsthand!

And yes, we said 5th graders. We've expanded the program this year to welcome incoming 5th graders for the first time! This year's sessions are facilitated by:

AstraZeneca
Baylor Scott & White Health
Brazos Creative
Championship Martial Arts - Coppell Taekwondo Academy
Colossal Biosciences
Coppell ISD Child Nutrition
Corgan Inc.
Microsoft
S2 Art Studio
UT Southwestern Medical Center

They'll be back home by lunchtime — curious, energized, and maybe even inspired
🎉

05/03/2026

Heading into Teacher Appreciation Week in , ‘s message couldn’t be more true. 💗
To the teachers who show up, pour in, and make a difference every single day—THANK YOU!

04/30/2026

Race day is almost here! 🎉 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

✅All participants must be registered and wear their assigned bib.
✅Be sure to pick up your bib during one of our packet pickup times:

📍Location: Fleet Feet 680 N. Denton Tap Rd., Coppell, TX 75019
🗓️Dates/Times: Thursday & Friday, April 30th & May 1st 3:00–7:00 PM
✨Your race packet also includes:
• $10 off coupon for Fleet Feet
• 15% off coupon for San Danielle (perfect for carb loading before race day!)✨

04/27/2026

It’s the Final Week to Register for our 14th Annual Run To Fund! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

🔗Register here: coppellisdef.org/run-to-fund/

🌟Every entry gives $2 back to the CISD PE program of your choice
😴 Sleep- in option if you can’t make it!
🍎 Teacher Discounts at checkout!

12/18/2025

SO honored to be nominated for the non-profit of the year; we'd love your vote! bit.ly/votecoppell

The Coppell Community Awards recognizes outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals whose leadership, service, and impact strengthen the community. Award winners are selected using a weighted voting process that combines peer evaluation with community participation.

Submit your votes for the winners in each of the voting categories by visiting bit.ly/votecoppell