The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum has been awarded a $225,000 grant from the Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation, in support of Dallas Independent School District’s participation in the Upstander Partnership, which will grow to serve all 138,000 students in the 2026-2027 school year. This grant ensures more students will have access to the Museum’s education on the history of the Holocaust and be able to advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. This investment will enable gains in student knowledge, civic engagement, and Upstander behavior.

This grant comes after the TI Foundation contributed $400,000 to the Museum in September 2025 to support Holocaust and human rights education with meaningful programming and engaging special exhibitions throughout 2026, 2027, and 2028. Since 2021, the TI Foundation has contributed a total of more than $1,000,000 to further the Museum’s mission.

“We are honored to continue our partnership with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum,” said Andy Smith, executive director of the TI Foundation. “We have seen how the Museum educates and inspires visitors and students to stand up against hatred and intolerance. By extending our support of the Upstander Partnership, we hope to help instill a sense of civic responsibility in Dallas ISD students by providing them with the historical knowledge and tools to stand up for themselves and others.”

“We are immensely grateful for the TI Foundation’s steadfast partnership and their continued commitment to our mission,” said Mary Pat Higgins, president and CEO of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. “Their cumulative support, now totaling over $1 million since 2021, underscores our shared belief in the transformative power of education. This investment is crucial, as it allows us to expand our educational outreach and resources directly to students. This partnership empowers us to equip the next generation with the knowledge and empathy to combat hatred and build a more just and compassionate future.”

While a single visit is beneficial, the Museum aims to integrate historical civics and citizenship education throughout a student’s entire academic career. Launched in 2021, the Upstander Partnership program allows school districts to implement a consistent, cross-curricular learning plan for grades K-12. These lessons, aligned with Texas state requirements, not only increase historical knowledge but also focus on kindness and the importance of standing up for others, instilling lifelong skills. In school districts across North Texas, this program will serve 269,000 students in the 2026-2027 school year.

School districts interested in participating in the Upstander Partnership can learn more at https://www.dhhrm.org/UpstanderPartnership/