Our members know lasting impact requires both funder direct support AND policies leading to systems change. Our collective voice of funders in #txlege empowers philanthropy to not only invest in, but engage in advocacy alongside partners. #txed

Texas Panhandle business owners recognize impact to their bottom line when employees can't find or afford high-quality childcare. "This is an infrastructure problem." -Keralee Clay, Senior Vice President of Amarillo Area Foundation More here:

Texas should be proud to be leading the nation in innovations in educator preparation, and we should not stop until all students are in a classroom with a highly trained and supported teacher.

As students are prepping for a new semester, our members alongside students and @aimhiretexas are thanking legislators for passing transformative community college funding to expand access and opportunity for more Texas students. #txlege #txed Watch:

RT @DallasHabitat: Keep getting excited for North Texas Giving Day!!! With your donations you will be making a major impact on a family or…

RT @DanielM_Warner: The House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment has released its Initial Interim Report. Many than…

"Texas is making a strong commitment–in policy and funding– to help more Texans achieve credentials of value." -Commissioner @HKellerEDU Congratulations to @TXHigherEdBoard for winning the @SHEEOed Exceptional Agency Award!

“The end goal is to elevate the educational opportunities and outcomes for children in our region. We do this by providing excellent teachers and excellent teacher training.” #txed #txlege @UTPStudentVoice residency program highlighted in @ElPasoInc

We will continue our efforts to ensure #txlege passes the Texas Teacher Residency Program in HB 11/SB 9 (approved in both chambers, but ultimately failed to pass to final law) and invests in our current and future teacher workforce. #txed

Preparation and pay are key to ensure teachers will want to stay. But, Texas districts have long struggled to hire teachers due to lack of a robust teacher workforce pipeline and recent record-high attrition rates. #txed #txlege

RT @TxGabeGrantham: Every child deserves an excellent, highly-qualified educator each year but more uncertified teachers in classrooms is n…

RT @txbiz: We thank Texas students who advocated for HB 8 to boost community college funding and success. #txlege @GaryVanDeaver @EducateTe…

Huge thanks to student advocates from across the state for their dedicated efforts to increase #highered access & success. WATCH our chair and our partners thank those who helped make HB 8 possible to reshape community colleges in Texas! #txed #txlege:

RT @tasbnews: Matthew McConaughey has launched the Greenlights Grant Initiative to help school districts access billions of dollars in fede…

High-quality educational for our students and supporting a highly qualified teacher workforce are our top priorities for a #txlege special session. Read our public comment to the House Select Comm. on Educational Opportunity & Enrichment:

RT @HoustonEndowmnt: Texas has struggled to retain teachers year after year, but @BrazosportISD has created its own pipeline. @TexasTribune…

• Being paid while getting degree + certification • On-the-job training • Mentorship from experienced professionals • Day 1 ready and supported • Path for mid-career professionals to re-skill/up-skill Learn about teaching the apprenticeship model:

RT @KUT: A new Texas law aims to get more students into advanced math classes in middle school. Researchers and advocates say the move will…

RT @GovAbbott: House Bill 8 rewards community colleges for positive student outcomes and helps student take dual-credit courses at no extra…

RT @aimhiretexas: #HB8 has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature! Thank you Texas legislators for making this historic i…