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/

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 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

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/