ECE Update: Governor’s Task Force Meeting on Funding and Affordability
Early Childhood Education Update: Governance Task Force Meeting Recap Last week, we attended the Governor’s Task Force meeting focused on funding and affordability. Kudos to Stephanie Otero, EVP of the El Paso Community Foundation and…
Postsecondary Update: Quick Updates from THECB and TWC
Postsecondary Update: Quick Updates from THECB and TWC It has been a busy week on several key issues related to the postsecondary education space. Please reach out if you’d like additional information on any or…
ECE Update: Governance Task Force Meeting Recap
Early Childhood Education Update: Governance Task Force Meeting Recap Last week, we attended the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care, in a meeting focused on data and accountability. Here’s a high-level recap…
Effective Educators Update: Texas Classroom Commission
Effective Educators Update: Texas Classroom Commission Sharing a development from the Governor’s office that we have been anticipating and that is relevant to our work. Governor Abbott has launched the Texas Classroom Commission, a teacher-led initiative charged…
State Level ECE Update: TWC Sunset Staff Report Released
State Level ECE Update: TWC Sunset Staff Report Released The state is currently conducting multiple streams of review for how Texas governs, supports, and regulates child care through the Quad Agency Commission, the Governor’s Early Childhood…
State Level Postsecondary Updates: Community College Finance Update and New Agency Directives
Community College Finance Update The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recently announced FY 2027 community college funding projections. The projections reflect the remaining funding in the legislative appropriation and represent an overall 6.5 percent reduction from the…
Timely Topic: Community College Outcomes Funding Proposed Rules
Community College Outcomes Funding Proposed Rules – Timely Topic with Philanthropy Advocates: https://youtu.be/T-dAgMiBRgs These resources are for Philanthropy Advocates members only. Please do not share beyond your organization, we appreciate your help maintaining a culture of curiosity and…
Timely Topic: STAAR Results Spring 2026
STAAR Results Spring 2026 -Timely Topic with Philanthropy Advocateshttps://youtu.be/z8EkBIUay_w These resources are for Philanthropy Advocates members only. Please do not share beyond your organization, we appreciate your help maintaining a culture of curiosity and candor.
Materials and Recording: Effective Educators Policy Work Group – June 16, 2026
Access Slides Access resources from our Effective Educators Policy Work Group. Access the recording here:https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/vn412EradHrtLmqlu-y7KoCIJHsoOEendjtIIgYyfZvRgIBPU0daCc_7zumHPDeB.pjBIMmsokb8aUT0jPasscode: e5KQ!fqE These resources are for Philanthropy Advocates members only. Please do not share beyond your organization, we appreciate your help…
