Testimony to the House Higher Ed Committee in Support of CSHB2110 Community College
Ryan Franklin with Philanthropy Advocates submitted written testimony FOR the Committee Substitute for House Bill 2110, which would improve data collection and enhance community college student outcomes in Texas. Read more
Testimony to the House Public Ed Committee in Support of HB2 School Finance
Ryan Franklin with Philanthropy Advocates submitted written testimony FOR House Bill 2, which would enhance funding for education in Texas and support getting more certified teachers into Texas classrooms. Read more
Testimony to the Subcommittee on Academic and Career-Oriented Education in support of HB 120
Philanthropy Advocates submitted written testimony FOR House Bill 120, which would strengthen Texas students’ ability to achieve postsecondary success and integrate these opportunities into the high school experience . Read more
Students and Teachers Stand to Gain from Policies in Both the Texas Senate and House
The week of February 17, leaders in both the Texas Senate and the House advanced bills to support substantial improvements in student success. With strong leadership support in both chambers, Texas students and teachers will…
Testimony before the Texas Senate Education Committee Feb 2025 for SB 26 teacher pay
Becky Calahan of Philanthropy Advocates submitted written testimony FOR Senate Bill 26, relating to teacher compensation, before the Senate Education Committee. Read more
Testimony before the Texas Senate Finance Committee Feb 2025 on teacher training funding
Ryan Franklin of Philanthropy Advocates submitted written testimony on Senate Bill 1, relating to funding for high-quality teacher training, before the Senate Finance Committee. Read more
Testimony before the Texas Senate Finance Committee Feb 2025 on workforce funding for early childhood
Becky Calahan of Philanthropy Advocates submitted written testimony on Senate Bill 1, relating to funding of the Texas Workforce Commission, before the Senate Finance Committee. The testimony focuses on the need to invest in early…
Testimony before the Texas Senate Finance Committee Feb 2025 on funding for school district entitlements
Ryan Franklin of Philanthropy Advocates submitted written testimony on Senate Bill 1, relating to funding of the Texas Education Agency, before the Senate Finance Committee. Read more
Testimony before the Texas Senate Finance Committee Feb 2025 on community college funding
Ryan Franklin of Philanthropy Advocates submitted written testimony on Senate Bill 1, relating to funding of public community and junior colleges, before the Senate Finance Committee. Read more
