EdTrust in Texas
Higher Education Emergency Aid in Texas
An EdTrust in Texas deep dive into the pandemic funding awarded to postsecondary students and recommendations moving forward.
Introducing the 2024 Texas Community College Student Advisory Council
The Council’s student members are a diverse group, including first-generation college students, student-parents, student government leaders, and individuals from various races, ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds.
Straight From the Source: Texas Students & Practitioners Share Their Experiences With Higher Ed Emergency Relief Funds
This report spotlights challenges that various Texas institutions faced and the creative ways in which these institutions confronted them and offers recommendations organized around key findings.
State Board of Education Approves New Teacher Preparation Standards
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) approved a number of new standards adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to better prepare aspiring Texas teachers regardless of their pathway into the profession
Increasing Access to Advanced Coursework in Texas
This brief provides data analyses and a scan of policies and practices in Texas for advocates, educators, and policymakers who are leading the work at the state level to increase access to advanced coursework for Black and Latino students.
As Term Ends, Elected HISD Trustee Likes What She’s Seen of the Reforms
I’m wrapping up my term as a Houston ISD trustee, one elected before the pandemic, before the state took over the school district, and before Mike Miles became superintendent.
Student Advocates in Texas Play a Major Role in Passing of Community College Finance Law
In Texas, a new law has passed that will change the game for community college students in the Lone Star State. The bi-partisan passage of House Bill 8 (HB8), authored…
How Does Texas Support Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
Completing the Cycle: Supporting and Retaining Teachers of Color in Houston
Houston-area teachers told us what they need in order to succeed and stay in challenging academic environments. Amid teacher…
Want More High-Quality Teachers in Texas? Focus on Teacher Diversity
73% of Texas students are children of color. However, only 41% of teachers are people of color.