As Dallas County officials try to break generational poverty, a new report reveals that only one in three young adults can afford essential living costs, including food, shelter and health care. dallasnews.com/news/education…

Are Texas high school graduates ready for the future? Too many lack the skills to meet the economy’s demands. ​Gov. Greg Abbott says increasing funding for career training programs is an emergency priority to ensure our youth are equipped for success. dallasnews.com/news/education…

About 90,000 children in Texas are waiting for spots in child care, limiting parents' ability to work, advocates say. dallasnews.com/news/education…

#ICYMI: New law proposals could encourage businesses to help parenting employees. dallasnews.com/news/education…

#ICYMI: Bolstering math teaching — and funding for the subject — ensures students are prepared for the workforce, advocates say dallasnews.com/news/education…

#ICYMI: Counselors help students align their interests and abilities with related classes, financial aid opportunities and career or college programs. dallasnews.com/news/education…

#ICYMI: New Dallas College program offers students aviation certificates. dallasnews.com/news/education…

#ICYMI: Several bills that would address child care gaps in Texas are being considered this session by the state Legislature. dallasnews.com/news/education…

#ICYMI: Dallas officials recently announced the upcoming annual Dallas Works Internship Program as part of the city’s strategy to create workforce pathways for students from underserved communities. dallasnews.com/news/education…

#ICYMI: Social media companies could face penalties if they knowingly allow children to use their platforms under a bill that was recently advanced by a Texas House Committee. dallasnews.com/news/politics/…

What’s at risk for North Texas families as child care deserts expand? dallasnews.com/news/education… Wilborn P. Nobles III

“House Bill 120 is a monumental investment in career and technical education programs in Texas public schools,” said marylynnpruneda for Dallas Morning News. 📰 Full story by Wilborn P. Nobles III: bit.ly/43WYjv4 #txed #txworkforce

"The most significant movement so far is a $100 million boost to child care scholarships for low-income working families." #TXlege Wilborn P. Nobles III Armando Walle dallasnews.com/news/education…

We need "an intentional systemwide effort to increase credential attainment for our young people" in order to "adequately fill the jobs that are being created in North Texas," says Commit's Katrina Fraser to Dallas Morning News' Wilborn P. Nobles III. Learn more below: ow.ly/kH7k50VTZnX

Dallas College workforce center unveils new training labs, support network dallasnews.com/news/education… Wilborn P. Nobles III Dallas Morning News

$100 million boost in child care scholarship funding advances in Texas Legislature dallasnews.com/news/politics/… Wilborn P. Nobles III Dallas Morning News

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