The 2024 Scorecard highlights student progress across the Rio Grande Valley, with gains in early literacy, math, FAFSA completion, and high school graduation. RGV districts now meet or exceed state averages in key indicators, demonstrating the power of regional collaboration to improve college and career readiness from cradle to career.
The 2024 RGV FOCUS Annual Report highlights key progress in improving college and career readiness across the Rio Grande Valley. Through regional collaboration, districts are expanding access to Career and Technical Education, boosting credential attainment, and strengthening the teacher pipeline. Led by Educate Texas and Communities Foundation of Texas, RGV FOCUS supports education and workforce alignment in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties—helping more students earn degrees, certifications, and access to living-wage careers.
TEACHER PREPARATION IN THE 89TH SESSION - Senate Bill 2253
Texas must make bold, immediate investments in high-quality teacher preparation pathways. Senate Bill 2253 is a crucial step toward building a strong, skilled educator workforce — the foundation for long-term student success and teacher retention.
We support pioneering school systems to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies funded and incentivized by Texas state legislation. Learn more about the school systems we serve and support we provide in our annual report.
Key policy recommendations to strengthen the Texas teacher workforce by improving certification pathways, increasing support and compensation for educators, and investing in high-quality instructional resources to enhance student outcomes.