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Breaking the cycle of economic inequity in Dallas County, one student at a time.
Dallas, TX
Joined October 2011
RT @Texas2036: As state lawmakers consider replacing the STAAR exam this #txlege special session, one thing is clear: valid, reliable asses….
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Texas lawmakers are considering eliminating the STAAR test. Valid, reliable assessment data remains essential for Texas students, families, educators and state leaders, and a through-year model could provide even more actionable info. Hear from Commit’s @bridgetdeighan on how
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“a through-year assessment model would allow teachers and campus leaders to see where students are doing well compared to state standards," said Commit's @bridgetdeighan, as Texas lawmakers revisit scrapping the STAAR test. Learn more ⬇️:
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Most lawmakers agree that STAAR needs to go. But figuring out what to put in its place is a thornier issue.
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According to 2025 STAAR results, @dallasschools made remarkable gains. "[@DallasISDSupt] Elizalde pointed to three levers: early learning programs, high-quality instructional materials and. the Teacher Excellence Incentive." Learn more⬇️:
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Dallas ISD made remarkable gains on the STAAR test and is changing the story about public education with three key initiatives.
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"The Texas workforce of tomorrow is being educated in our classrooms today," said Commit's @KatrinaFraserTX, applauding recent legislation to address workforce shortages. Read more⬇️:
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Lawmakers passed several laws during the 2025 Legislature to help address Texas’ shortage of qualified workers.
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"It’s essential that we continue to expand both educational and economic opportunities for our young people,” said Commit’s KatrinaFraser, as new laws aim to broaden access to education and careers. Learn more here:
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Texas teachers can now earn up to $32K more thanks to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), keeping top educators where they’re needed most: in the classroom. Read how this legislation is benefiting teachers ⬇️:
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Aldeman: Incentive program rewards schools and teachers for educational quality with real cash payments. Your state should, too.
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Polling from @FortWorthEP echoes our own findings: Texans across party lines want valid, reliable assessment data to understand how their students and schools are doing. Learn more here:
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Our poll shows that Tarrant County parents are unified on wanting better schools, strong accountability and more choices. | Opinion
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Thank you to @ForOakCliff for hosting the excellent Power of Proximity event last month. Commit’s own @MiguelForDallas joined @JudgeCreuzot, Byron Sanders, Richard Miles and Angela Burley for a powerful conversation on school discipline. Watch the entire discussion here:.
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As Texas continues to face a critical nursing shortage, @WeAreHCCS is launching an LVN-to-ADN transition program, opening doors for licensed vocational nurses, addressing workforce needs, and expanding opportunity. Learn more below:
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In the heart of the Texas Medical Center, where innovation pulses and healing hands shape the future, Houston Community College (HCC) is making a bold and much-needed move. This fall, HCC’s Coleman...
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Big win for Dallas County students! @GregAbbott_TX just announced that @dallascollegetx has been awarded a $3.5M Skills Development Fund grant from @TXWorkforce in partnership with 18 construction businesses, further expanding workforce opportunities for Texans. Learn more:.
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Real change starts with informed, prepared voices. The @CommittoLeaders Civic Voices Fellowship equips young Texans to lead, centering students and shaping policy. As the program has just graduated its 2025 cohort, meet the next generation of changemakers ⬇️:.
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HB 8 (88R) is fueling higher ed partnerships to expand opportunity! @AlamoColleges1 and @StMarysU just launched a collaboration to boost college access for Bexar County high schoolers, helping more students gain postsecondary access. Learn more below:
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The Alamo Colleges District and St. Mary’s University have announced a new partnership to open more doors to higher education for students across Bexar County.
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We're excited to hear officials from @govista, @AlamoColleges1, @StMarysU, @NISDTeachLearn and @UPpartnershipSA about how to improve collaboration between K-12, #txcommunitycolleges and universities by leveraging #HB8 (88R). Thank you @TACC_news for hosting!
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RT @CommitToLeaders: The Civic Voices Fellowship Class of 2025 has officially graduated, joining years of alumni using data, knowledge, ski….
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Algebra I is a pivotal academic milestone and taking it in 8th grade is a strong predictor of future success. @dallasschools has been a leader for the state in expanding access, and a new study shows the positive impact their work is having. Read more below:.
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"With A-F ratings for districts and campuses, students and families can make informed choices," said Commit’s @williamstodd78 after a court ruled in favor of releasing 2024 A–F scores. Learn more here below:
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The ratings give a snapshot of how schools and districts are performing academically.
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Want to know how STAAR scores before the redesign compare to those after? Curious how students in your district compare to state averages? Explore our interactive STAAR dashboard at
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In 2021, Black students in @dallasschools performed six points below their peers statewide. By 2025, their performance has grown by a substantial 15 percentage points. Learn how this progress is redefining student achievement here:
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Since 2021, Black student achievement in @HoustonISD has climbed by 16 percentage points to 39%, surpassing the statewide average for this group. Learn how the very students once most underserved are now driving the district’s academic resurgence ⬇️:
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