Commit Partnership

By better preparing and supporting teachers, students win and @Commit2Dallas' Dallas County Consortium for Teacher Excellence is advancing a coordinated set of strategies designed to improve educator retention and retainment. Learn more ⬇️: commitpartnership.org/insights/lates…

Congrats to leaders from @cedarhillisd, @CFBISD, @desotoisdeagles, @grandprairieisd, @IrvingISD, @LancasterISD, @mesquiteisdtx & @UpliftEducation.

Commit to Outcomes Fellowship Class of 2026 has graduated! This fellowship equips leaders to build aligned, data-driven systems that turn vision into measurable results for students. Hear more about the initiative ⬇️: ow.ly/nUP550YvTJo

"We must get behind the transformation that is headed for @FortWorthISD and push it forward." says former @CityofFortWorth Mayor @BetsyPriceftw. "This is our moment to show up for our children and put them first." Learn more: ow.ly/vJXK50YvzSQ

“Weighting indicators more heavily than others is a really strong signal about what we think matters for kids in terms of educational and workforce outcomes,” said @EducateTexas’ @klbwrites, as Texas accountability will soon emphasize college completion and earnings. Learn more ⬇️: kinder.rice.edu/urbanedge/how-…

With the help from the new ACE compensation plan, @FortWorthISD is betting on higher salaries to attract and retain experienced teachers and proven leadership to revive low-performing campuses. Learn more about their strategy ⬇️: ow.ly/lTJ750Yv29j

What does the future of Texas teachers look like? 🍎 Join us at the Forum for the Future of Texas Teachers, featuring @dallascollegetx's Sara DeLano, @dallasschools' Dawn A. Walker, @Commit2Dallas' Tami Jenkins and Peter Simek. Details and RSVP link ⬇️: commitpartnership.org/teachers

Since 2012, the share of young adults earning a living wage has increased by 9%, while the young adult poverty rate has fallen by 7%. More young adults are reaching economic stability, but continued progress matters. Learn more: ow.ly/5pzq50Yty2O

Since 2018, Dallas County’s living wage attainment rate has grown 6 percentage points, outpacing statewide growth and steadily approaching Collin County’s rate. Learn more in recent living wage attainment update: ow.ly/nWL850YtxZS

While more young adults in Dallas County are earning a living wage, gaps remain. Since 2018, the gap in living wage attainment between White young adults and their Black and Hispanic peers has persisted, and is wider than the state average. Learn more ⬇️: ow.ly/3ZZ050YsZ9g

“It’s not just about the money. It’s about the impact it is having on the profession and students,” said the Texas Impact Network's @benfordisd as the Teacher Incentive Allotment is translating stronger teacher retention into better student outcomes. Hear more ⬇️:

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show a modest increase in young adults earning a living wage, but racial and geographic gaps persist. New insights highlight where progress is happening and where more work is needed. Learn more ⬇️: ow.ly/Xns550YsXH8

@CFBISD, @cedarhillisd , @desotoisdeagles, @DuncanvilleISD, @gisdnews, @grandprairieisd, @IrvingISD, @LancasterISD, @UpliftEducation, Trinity Basin Preparatory.

Thank you to the incredible district leaders across Dallas County who joined us for Dallas County Coaching Summit Session 4 yesterday afternoon. We are grateful for the partnership and shared commitment to strengthening systems and improving outcomes for our students across North Texas!

When evidence-aligned design meets intentional support, students gain more than time, they gain opportunity. From additional days of learning to accelerated rural CCMR pathways, @EducateTexas's Texas Impact Network and partners across the state are seeing what’s possible. Learn more in latest TIN report: ow.ly/K7L050Ys4o5

“For the first time in two years, @dallasschools is retaining teachers at higher rates than both the region and the state,” said said Texas Impact Network's @Benfordisd, as the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) is helping keep effective teachers in the classroom. Hear more ⬇️:

"Early grade reading is a critical component to economic mobility," said Commit's Abby Mayer as strong early reading skills lay the foundation for lifelong opportunity, and community-wide efforts help ensure children build them equitably. Learn more via @StriveTogether ⬇️: ow.ly/3OAp50YogO1

Local leadership. Statewide impact. Through @Commit2Dallas and @EducateTexas' Texas Impact Network, regional partners are working together to strengthen school systems and expand opportunity for students. Learn more about their work: ow.ly/Pcc150YmHn4

“Policy is only as good as its implementation,” said Texas Impact Network executive director @benfordisd as this joint initiative between @Commit2Dallas and @EducateTexas helps ensure education policy translates into real impact. Hear more ⬇️:

Thanks to @EducateTexas' Texas Impact Network, a $20M investment helped unlock $142M in public funding, driving measurable returns for districts and students across Texas! Learn more: ow.ly/3f5M50Yl8Z7