Report · October 13, 2021
The Texas Story
Texas is booming. It is the fastest growing state in the Union per the 2020 Census. People of color account for 95% of that population growth. Looking forward, will all young Texans be offered a quality education that puts them on the path to opportunity? Will the state benefit from their collective ingenuity, knowledge, and leadership?
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Anne Wicks
Don Evans Family Managing Director, Opportunity and Democracy
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William McKenzie
Senior Editorial Advisor

OVERVIEW
Will the Texas Miracle Include All Texans? – Read Now
GOVERNANCE AND ECOSYSTEMS
How Houston Lost “It,” Dallas Found “It,” and Austin Searched for “It” – Read Now
INNOVATIONS
Prioritizing to Improve Student Outcomes – Read Now