RGV FOCUS
Dedicated to improving college readiness, access, and success in the Rio Grande Valley by aligning community resources and strengthening the education-to-workforce pathway.
College
& Career
Readiness
Preparing Students for Lifelong Success
To keep up in a rapidly changing world, educational models and experiences need to better prepare students for an increasingly competitive, knowledge-based, and technologically-driven society.
Educate Texas works to ensure that college and career ready high school graduates have the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to succeed, whether they plan to attend college or more immediately enter the workforce. By partnering with state agencies, school districts, high-performing charter schools, higher education institutions, and funders, Educate Texas implements pilot programs and scales success to help students reach their full potential.
Texas Student Success Council
Shapes state policy and dialogue to increase higher education attainment and better prepare Texas students to compete in the 21st century economy.
Texas Learning Exchange
These resources were designed to assist districts, educators, and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HCA Healthcare Pathways
Increasing high school student access to programs that lead to healthcare careers.
Districtwide STEM
Brings private funders and school districts together to strengthen instruction, build relationships with industry and business, and prepare students for STEM careers.
Texas College Access Network (TXCAN)
Connects and supports college access initiatives across Texas and provides college advisors access to training and resources.
Texas Impact Network
Works with state and regional partners to help school districts to realize the full potential of Texas House Bill 3’s (HB 3) funding to support evidence-based programs. Educate Texas shares and scales success to maximize impact.
College & Career Readiness School Models
Prepares students for success beyond high school. CCRSM strengthens the future workforce and empowers communities throughout Texas.
Harlingen School of Health Professions: Nurturing Success Through Unique Culture and Education Excellence
TXLX Resources
Lancaster ISD Executive Summary
Lancaster ISD knew they needed to improve in areas related to STEM education. Educate Texas was there to help.
Texas Impact Network 2023 Annual Report
Higher Education
& Workforce
Increase the number of students who enroll in and complete a degree or credential that leads to a thriving career.
Teaching &
Leading
Attract, prepare, develop, and retain quality teachers to create better outcomes for all.
Regional
Collaboration
Align, convene, and energize community partners and resources to foster student success.
Policy &
Advocacy
Drive conversations and effect
change through college readiness and higher education policy.
