New Year, New Semester - Educate Texas Winter 2022 News

As we start the new year, we reflect on all that we have already accomplished together with our partners, and we are resolute about the important work that lies ahead of us. Educate Texas is proud to support educators in the success of students across the state. There is much to be hopeful for this year and beyond.

Thinking Bigger With Our 2025 Strategic Plan Educate Texas’ 2025 Strategic Plan challenges us to think bigger about what we can accomplish for students and teachers, as we strive towards two essential goals: •

Adding 85,000 new higher education degrees and certificates in Texas.

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Enabling schools to better attract, prepare, develop and retain more high quality and diverse teachers to improve our state’s effective teaching workforce.

We will continue to track data and support efforts along the entire cradle to career educational pathway, while focusing on making the greatest impact in the following areas: •

Increase in credentials earned in high school

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Increase in students going to college

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Increase in students graduating from higher education institutions

To accomplish this, we need everyone to think bigger about how we ensure every student can reach their full potential. Together, we can build a thriving Texas.

Want to learn more about our Strategic Plan?

Visit EdTx.org/2025

CFT'S 2021 ANNUAL REPORT As an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, Educate Texas is proud to share Communities Foundation of Texas’ 2021 Annual Report: What Matters Most. This report provides an overview of CFT's recent efforts to build thriving communities for all, including a highlight of how Educate Texas has been supporting STEM education.

Read The Report: CFTexas.org/Most

The Latest Resources From Our Programs •

Accelerated Learning Programs and Resources: Offers programs and resources to district and campus leaders to assist with planning the best approach to support teaching and learning in schools, and strategically invest new funding.

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Texas Learning Exchange Blog: Addresses learning loss, supports blended learning, and offers resources on topics such as technology, teaching and learning tools, family support, mental health, and other

critical services.

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Texas College Access Network Blog: Discusses the latest challenges, innovations, and opportunities to provide expert college access insights and solutions.

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Texas Educator Preparation Hub: Offers resources and information for school districts, educator preparation programs, policymakers, and teaching candidates to better prepare teachers to succeed in the classroom.

EdTx In The News •

Abbott Directs Additional $123 Million in Federal COVID Relief Funding Toward Education, CNHI News, Dec 23

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Joint Testimony from Texas Education Advocates on edTPA as a Certification Exam for Standard Teacher Certifications, The Education Trust, Dec 8

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Cotton Bowl Foundation Unveils Its 2021-22 Grant Recipients, Cotton Bowl Foundation News, Nov 30

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Accelerating Equitable Access to Technology in Southern Dallas County School Districts, CFT Blog, Nov 19

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Nation’s Largest College of Education Celebrates American Education Week with Scholarships for Current and Aspiring Teachers, The Katy News, Nov 17

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Program Helps Rural Students With Higher Education, Southwest FarmPress, Nov 5

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Pushing For More College Degree Completions in the RGV, ValleyCentral, Nov 3

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Rodriguez: RGV FOCUS is Driving College Degree Completion by Re-engaging Students, Rio Grande Guardian, Oct 26

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The Texas Story: Why Strong School Governance and Effective Education Ecosystems Are Key in Helping Students Thrive, The 74 Million, Oct 20

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Philanthropy and the 2020 Census, Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation, Oct 2021

Give the Gift of Innovation Our chance to build thriving education systems and a better workforce for tomorrow is now. As we start the new year, consider a gift to Educate Texas.

Your support can help us strengthen our state’s public and higher education systems and transform the lives of students across Texas.

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