Dallas College is implementing more intensive advising in efforts to get students to the finish line. hechingerreport.org/how-success-co…

With House Bill 8 enshrined in law, #txcommunitycolleges will benefit from strategic investments meant to address our state's skilled workforce shortage. #txlege Learn more: bit.ly/45xHANa

The #CradleToCareer Network's progress is adding up. In Dallas County, third-grade reading scores have already returned to pre-pandemic levels. Read more on our partnership with Lancaster ISD in StriveTogether's new annual report, #ImpactRising: bit.ly/3WFrIE5

Whether a student chooses college, technical school, or enters the workforce after #highschool, it's critical to help #K12 students prepare for the future. Getting Smart highlights best practices for #careerreadiness: gettingsmart.com/2023/05/23/the…

Congrats to our 2023 UWorld Cares partners! We had a great time celebrating you today! Excited to help DFW students achieve their educational goals! 🎉@asasnorthtexas @bgcdallas CIS Dallas Region CIS Tarrant County Dallas Afterschool Education Opens Doors Girls Inc. Dallas JA Dallas JA Chisholm Trail NFTE

“When kids get to middle school they need a place where they are welcome and accepted…We know kids need it, more than ever post-pandemic. Before they can learn they need to know they have an adult advocate and a home base.” ⁦ ᴛᴏᴅᴅ⁩ usnews.com/education/best…

“We do recommend that the legislature continue to put more money into public education, like increasing the basic allotment,” Texas 2036's marylynnpruneda told KXAN News's Monica Madden on what could help reform school finance. #txed #txlege bit.ly/3qH27Ps

Across rural Texas, small governments struggle to fund costly infrastructure projects. A new nonprofit is working to help rural towns and nonprofits navigate the often difficult process of securing federal and state grants for large projects. bit.ly/3NclAz6

#GenZ is intent on creating their own unique visions of success - and increasingly, those visions don't include a traditional college path. We must allow students to explore earlier on & help them understand a diverse range of options. (via @NYPost) nypost.com/2023/06/03/gen…

Such experiences are especially important for historically marginalized students, including Black and Latino youth, multilingual learners and students with disabilities: hechingerreport.org/opinion-boston… via BostonPublicSchools

The earlier we reach these students, the greater the chance of breaking down barriers and opening their minds to a wealth of options based on a better understanding of themselves — their skills, their interests and their potential. hechingerreport.org/opinion-boston…

The students-first education policy championed by Commit and others garnered a broad base of support from members of both parties and chambers. Here are four new laws we were proud to support. #txed #txlege commitpartnership.org/blog/students-…

The end of the school year can be a time of mixed emotions – happiness, relief, sadness, anxiety – all of which are normal. Don't forget to give yourself space to reflect on the successes, the challenges, and everything you've accomplished this school year. #FridayFeeling

In the face of the #SCOTUS decision, Lumina Foundation remains committed to supporting policy, research, and advocacy efforts that improve college affordability and reduce the burden of student debt to make higher education more affordable for all. More in thread:

The summer before senior year of high school is a critical time for students to make progress on the college application process. #CollegeApplication #College #SeniorYear ow.ly/1T2V50OMToq

The transition to college is an adjustment for the whole family, not just the student. ow.ly/YHzJ50OS0qU

Students across the nation are seeing the value of #workbasedlearning experiences—and this case study from TX is evidence that they're effective in preparing young people for the future. This piece in Texas Tribune highlights the growing movement: texastribune.org/2023/06/27/tex…

#HB8 establishes new dynamic funding formulas to more directly align community college funding to student completion of a postsecondary credential with proven workforce value. Jann (Renzo) Soto has the deets. #txlege #txworkforce #highered Read more: bit.ly/3XI8DSv

#txcommunitycolleges are crucial to filling workforce shortages in critical fields like public education. That's why we're thrilled to see San Jacinto College become the second community college in the state to begin offering a Bachelor's degree in education! houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

Texas is the home of many NCAN-member orgs who work to achieve educational equity in postsecondary attainment for underrepresented students. We are thrilled to be hosting #NCAN2023 in Dallas this year - here are all the reasons why! 😄 bit.ly/3XDqLeA