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Submit Public Comments: US Dept. of Education Advisory Committees

The Southwest Regional Advisory Committee for the U.S. Department of Education will provide input on federal technical assistance priorities will be reviewing public comments along with other data and resources as part of a needs-sensing process, and they want to hear from you!

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U.S. Department of Education
  • #Education
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December 12-13: Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference

Each year, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board holds a conference bringing together a dynamic and diverse group of policymakers and leaders in higher education, business, and other stakeholders to collaborate, explore new trends, and inspire innovative ideas.

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Texas Higher Education
  • #Education
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Free Books for Rural Students through Books Beginning at Birth

Books Beginning at Birth is a statewide program that provides young children and their families with free to books and resources to support the development of early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.

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BookSpring
  • #Arts & Humanities
  • #Education
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Operation Connectivity

Operation Connectivity formed to connect Texas's 5.5 million public scchool students with an e-learning device and reliable internet sufficient for learning.

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Texas Rural Funders
  • #Broadband
  • #Education
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Scaling Dual Enrollment in Rural Communities

This case study examines how three rural schools in Texas addressed three challenges rural schools face.

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Jobs for the Future
  • #Education
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Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation Updates

Uvalde CISD enters the final stretch of the Uvalde Moving Forward campaign to fund the design and construction of Uvalde's new elementary school, with updates to share.

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Uvalde CISD
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Trellis Foundation is Hiring!

Trellis Foundation is offering a paid Fellowship position for graduate students!

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Trellis Foundation
  • #Education
  • #Jobs
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September 25: Computer Science Education Virtual Meetings

Texas Computer Science Leadership Network will host monthly virtual meetings centered around topics such as building CS pathways, policies that impact diverse CS enrollment, and strategies for retaining CS teachers.

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Texas Computer Science Leadership Network
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Mapping Community College Finance Systems to Develop Equitable and Effective Finance Policy

For community colleges to reach their full potential as drivers of prosperity and equity, states must create strong, stable, coherent finance systems that enable and incentivize colleges to better meet pressing state interests and student needs.

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HCM Strategies
  • #Capacity Building
  • #Education
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United Ways of Texas

United Ways in Texas fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community.

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United Ways of Texas
  • #Education
  • #Health
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Association of Rural Communities in Texas

ARCIT serves small cities and counties in Texas. It offers a strong voice and resource to state and federal government to promote the best practices, policies and programs for rural and small communities, while enhancing the quality of life for all Texans.

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Association of Rural Communities in Texas
  • #Community Development
  • #Education
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Rural Matters

Podcast about rural education, business, and health with a mission to increase awareness and expand dialogue on the most important issues facing rural stakeholders.

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Rural Matters
  • #Education
  • #Health
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What Does Being a Rural Teacher Mean to You?

Video featuring rural teachers talking about what being a rural teaching means to them. Created by the National Rural Education Association and Rural Schools Collaborative.

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National Rural Education Association
  • #Education
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Texas OnCourse

Texas OnCourse Academy offers webinars, tools, and resources to encourage family engagement in schools.

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Texas OnCourse
  • #Education
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Rural Collaboration Toolkit

Toolkit from Empower Schools offering in-depth resources to ensure rural student and community success.

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Empower Schools
  • #Education
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Rural Transportation: R.E.A.L Transportation

News story about the Rural Economic Assistance League providing free transportation for rural communities to and from college campuses in the Coastal Bend region.

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KIII News
  • #Education
  • #Transportation