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?

Texas Story: Big Cities

Nov 3, 2021
Adults Need a Seriousness of Purpose that Supersedes Politics and the Pull of the Status Quo
Lessons learned from Dallas, Austin, and Houston inform these recommendations for leaders in any city focused on improving outcomes for young people.
Oct 27, 2021
Prioritizing to Improve Student Outcomes
District leaders in Dallas, Houston, and Austin are implementing new ideas to improve student outcomes. What can we learn from these districts' innovations?
Oct 21, 2021
How Houston Lost "It," Dallas Found "It," and Austin Searched for "It"
The trajectories of student progress in three of Texas' largest school districts are pointed in different directions. What has caused this, and how can school districts' governance stay focused on the students?
Oct 13, 2021
Student Q&A: Cole Harrison
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Oct 13, 2021
Student Q&A: Gissel Peña
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Oct 13, 2021
Student Q&A: Ángel García Donjuán
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Oct 13, 2021
Student Q&A: Vanessa Larez
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Oct 13, 2021
Student Q&A: Kiara Kabbara
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Oct 13, 2021
Will the Texas Miracle Include All Texans?
There are more than 7 million Texans under 18 today who need the skills to enjoy a successful career, find purpose in their work, and contribute to the state's economy. The ability of Texas' PreK-16 schools and institutions to prepare young people for their next step will have enormous influence on the state's collective success.

Texas Story: West Texas and East Texas