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Great teachers don’t just happen – they’re trained. SB 2253 means more future educators could soon gain hands-on experience before teaching solo. Thank you Sen. Brandon Creighton and Senate K-16 Committee for unanimously approving this important piece of legislation! #TxEd #TXLege

"Senate Bill 2522 has the opportunity to strengthen access to high-quality early education and provide schools with more resources to support early learners," said Commit's Amber Shields when testifying for SB2252. Hear more below:

Studies reveal that students who begin their educational journey in pre-K are more likely to enter kindergarten ready than their peers who did not. Below, learn about the benefits of pre-K enrollment:

"Without an apples-to-apples comparison, it's hard to identify those outlier [districts and campuses] and learn from them": Commit's Kate Carlton Greer discusses the importance of assessments and accountability in her Texas Senate testimony in support of SB1962. Watch below:

The Commit Partnership and D Magazine hosted an Accountability panel featuring district leaders discussing the importance of transparency in education. With clarity from the accountability system, families can make more informed decisions about their students' futures.

With A-F accountability ratings returning, Texas parents will finally have the data they need to make informed decisions about their child’s education. Learn how transparency and clear information lead to better outcomes for all students below: ow.ly/WgZT50VwUJW

SB 1962 "ensures consistent A-F ratings, which we have seen be a powerful tool in driving adult behavior": Commit's Kate Carlton Greer in a recent Houston Chronicle article by @meganmenchaca. Learn more below: ow.ly/iV8i50VxJB2

"There’s a lot that goes into being a teacher that is very hard work,” said Commit's @KateCGreer as lawmakers are stepping in with new bills to boost certification, support teacher training, and improve student outcomes. Learn more below: ow.ly/tnAS50VAmcc

The Accountability system promotes transparency in education, giving families insight into how their local schools are performing. Hear from Parent Shield Fort Worth's Trenace Dorsey-Hollins on its benefits:

As the Texas House prepares to hear HB2, which aims to modernize how the state funds schools, Kate Carlton Greer points out it is important to ask "How are we going to invest those funds, and how are we going to measure the return on that investment." Read below: ow.ly/u39x50VBMZk

House Bill 120 by Rep. K Bell has been passed by the Texas House! This important bill promotes career training and postsecondary readiness for students across all Texas school systems. Learn more about HB 120 below:

"Accountability is a critical lever to focus adult behavior and measure performance," said Kate Carlton Greer while discussing the importance of sustaining and maintaining the A-F accountability system. Read more in her Dallas Morning News op-ed: ow.ly/nsjy50VCwju

HB2 by Brad Buckley is a historic, strategic investment of over $7.5 billion in public education system, and we are thrilled to see its passage out of the Texas House. Learn more about the bill below:

We were honored to support this week's edition of the Texas Tribune's TribCast, featuring @tx_philanthropy' Ryan Franklin addressing a critical question: Can Texas retain and train more teachers? Listen below: ow.ly/WjLP50VCwwO

We’re thrilled to welcome Todd Williams, CEO of Cradle to Career Network member Commit Partnership, to the StriveTogether Board of Directors! Todd leads bold, collaborative work in Dallas and across Texas to boost #CradleToCareer outcomes. Welcome aboard, Todd!

We will remain relentless in measuring progress in increasing regional living wage attainment and reducing young adult poverty. A big area of current focus is increasing the number of students earning a post-secondary credential...today only 17% of Dallas County 8th graders have

"That particular component of the bill essentially increases rural access to workforce-aligned career pathways," said Commit's Katrina Fraser, discussing HB120, introduced by @KeithBell, which aims to strengthen career education in Texas. Read more below: ow.ly/o14l50VE29u

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