Educate Texas

When educators, businesses, and communities work together, students gain more than a diploma.

At the Education to Career Showcase, North Texas students shared how College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM) are opening doors to college, career and purpose.

Read how Educate Texas and our partners are helping students turn opportunity into action. https://edtx.org/north-texas-career-pathways-point-to-texas-future/

The Texas Transfer Alliance Fall 2025 Convening is in full swing in Austin!

Higher-education leaders from across the state are working together to strengthen transfer pathways and credit mobility so more Texans can reach their college and career goals.

“It takes more and more dedicated minds like those in this room to solve the big challenges around transfer and credentialing. Employers demand it, and students deserve it.”
— Dr. David Deggs, Senior Director, Educate Texas

Learn more about how Educate Texas and the Texas Transfer Alliance are helping every credit count:
🔗 edtx.org/program/texas-transfer-alliance

When education and policy work together, students thrive.

This October 13–19, 2025, will give Texas students the chance to apply to public colleges and universities without application fees through ApplyTexas.

This initiative—made possible by Senate Bill 2231—reflects our shared commitment to helping every student graduate with more than a diploma and pursue a path that leads to a good living and purposeful career.

At Educate Texas, we continue to connect policy, practice, and partnerships to build a stronger postsecondary ecosystem across Texas.

Learn more about at mytexasfuture.org, and explore additional wins from the 89th Legislative Session that are shaping college and career readiness across our state:https://edtx.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/89th-Legislative-passed-legislation.pdf

Helping Texas students reach their college dreams starts with access—and that includes financial aid.

Join TxCAN and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a virtual TASFA training session! THECB staff will share the latest updates, walk through the application process, and show educators how to use the ApplyTexas Counselor Suite to better support students.

Register today: http://bit.ly/46T8Ers

Learn more, connect, and get your TASFA questions answered!

The TxCAN Pitch Competition is back!

In the inaugural competition, EMERGE won with their SQUADS model—a solution that addresses Summer Melt, boosts persistence, and tackles advising capacity so more students transition successfully into college.

Now Educate Texas, through our Texas College Access Network (TxCAN), is searching for the next innovative idea to ensure Texas students graduate with more than a diploma and move toward purposeful careers and bold dreams.

The 2026 winner will receive $5,000 and present at TACAC in McAllen, April 12–14.

Submit your interest form by October 15: tinyurl.com/txcanpitch2026

North Texas Giving Day brings our community together to support causes that matter.

At Educate Texas, an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, our focus is to help every student graduate with more than a diploma and step into college and career pathways that lead to success.

This year, we’re also launching the AI + Education Leadership Collaborative. This effort equips superintendents, CEOs, and education leaders to guide schools responsibly in the era of AI, ensuring students gain the skills and experiences needed to thrive in a changing economy.

Your Giving Day support helps make this possible. Together, we can build stronger classrooms, stronger leaders, and a stronger community.
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/donate/Educate-Texas

Learn more about the AI+Education Leadership Collaborative: https://edtx.org/program/ai-education-leadership-collaborative/

The need is great. The time is now.

Educate Texas is working with schools, colleges, and partners like the Texas Instruments Foundation to expand access to high-quality STEM education across North Texas.

Together, we're helping students build the skills, credentials, and confidence they need for success in college, careers, and life.

Your support on helps turn possibility into opportunity for more Texas students.

💚 Join the movement: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/donate/Educate-Texas

When donors and communities come together, North Texas students thrive.

With support from partners like the HCA Healthcare Foundation, Educate Texas, an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, is helping students access healthcare career pathways that strengthen families and communities across our region.

This North Texas Giving Day, give alongside a powerful network working to ensure every student graduates with more than a diploma. https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/donate/Educate-Texas

We’re proud to celebrate South Texas College for being named the #1 Hispanic-Serving Institution among community colleges.

STC’s work proves what is possible when students are supported to finish their programs and graduate with credentials that unlock future opportunities.

Educate Texas is committed to ensuring all Texas students earn a degree or credential of value. Together with partners like STC, we are shaping pathways to student success.

📘 Read more: http://bit.ly/47tj3MJ
🌟 Get involved: edtx.org/get-involved

Financial aid can open doors for Texas students, helping them continue their education and prepare for meaningful careers.

Through our Texas College Access Network (TxCAN), we’re teaming up with uAspire to provide virtual Financial Aid Trainings this fall for the educators and advisors who guide students through FAFSA and CSS Profile completion.

CPE credit is included.

Be part of strengthening the pathway to college and career by sharing this opportunity with those who support students.

Register today: http://bit.ly/4mJ6mSL

“When educators, employers, nonprofits, and government pull in the same direction, we create a powerful network of opportunity.” – Lynn McBee

That spirit was on display at the Educate Texas "Education to Career" showcase, held at Communities Foundation of Texas.

Together with students, educators, business leaders, and community partners, we highlighted how Early College High Schools and P-TECH programs deliver more than diplomas, equipping students with credentials, work-based learning, and the confidence to lead.

As Zaire, a student in Lancaster’s robotics pathway, shared: “I’m building skills that don’t just help me in class, but help me solve problems and support others.”

Educate Texas is proud to help scale these education-to-career pathways statewide, ensuring more students graduate ready for both college and high-demand careers.

Campuses can apply to join the CCRSM network here: texasccrsm.org/get-involved/program-application

Employers and higher education partners can get involved here: texasccrsm.org/get-involved

We are proud to share that Priscilla Aquino-Garza, Senior Director of Policy & Programs at Educate Texas, is a finalist for the PIE Network Weaver of the Year Award!

Priscilla's leadership during the 89th Legislative Session helped bring people together to advance key reforms in education.

Educate Texas is also honored to be a finalist alongside our coalition partners for Game Changer Campaign of the Year for our work on HB2.

We strive to strengthen education through policy and programs, and we are thankful that these nominations reflect the shared efforts of so many committed partners.

Read more about these nominations: https://www.pie-network.org/2025-eddies-awards-game-changer-campaign-of-the-year/
https://www.pie-network.org/2025-eddies-awards-suzanne-kubach-pie-network-weaver-of-the-year/