Key Clips from the 2025 Texas Legislative
Check out this YouTube playlist for key exchanges from policymakers and our team’s testimony on priority bills during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. View Videos
Resources re: Closure of the U.S. Dept. of Education
Philanthropy Advocates members are sharing their questions and actions related to the potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education. Amarillo Area Foundation has put together a survey for their partners to understand funding and…
Community College Finance Changes in the 2025 Legislative Session
Keep track of the status of financial aid requests in the state budget this legislative session. As of April 11 – SB 1786 has passed the Senate and will move the House. SB 2110 is…
Philanthropy Advocates March 2025 Member Meeting Slides
Here are the slides from our members meeting in Austin March 28, 2025. Here is the recording for PA members only. https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/9ITyrMqYFLIxyLDLTnDT0q9xpOjrgchBK4iYs9VQRvH55XBk0tnHvVmCg_LPuvo.O_bIlydrJAnenro2 Passcode: C4ip^1=9 View slides
Social Media Language for Teacher Preparation
As we continue to keep teacher preparation policies advancing this session, we encourage you to praise Chairman Creighton for SB 2253. We hope continued praise will bolster Chairman Creighton’s commitment to these policies as session…
Teacher Incentive Allotment Policies in the 2025 Legislative Session
Lawmakers have proposed changes to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) in both SB 26 and HB 2. Learn more. Take a look
Commissioner Rosser slides – PA Feb 2025 Member Meeting
Here are the slides from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Rosser from our members meeting in Austin February 26, 2025. View slides
Philanthropy Advocates Feb 2025 Member Meeting Slides
Here are the slides from our members meeting in Austin February 26, 2025. View slides
Students Earn When They Learn – Message Box
Here is some updated messaging around the need for well-trained teachers. These key talking points will help you advocate for stronger teacher preparation, pay, and support systems in Texas. The talking points are organized in…
