Vista: September 2022
Flagship GTF Scholars program renewed for 8 more years Thanks to its overwhelming effectiveness, the foundation is extending the GTF Scholars program for eight more years, with a new investment of over $12 million. A third wave of partner institutions will be announced for 2023 to implement this signature program that helps Early College High …
CREATING OPPORTUNITY IN EVERY ZIP CODE
2021 Annual Report showcases rural collaborations that create educational and economic opportunity.
Vista: April 2022
Helping Students Manage Life’s Emergencies A financial crisis, be it large or small, can often derail a college student’s progress in school. Last September, Greater Texas Foundation launched The Texas Emergency Aid Roadmap to help ten Texas community colleges develop efficient, equitable, sustainable programs that assist students in times of need and help them persist in …
HOW TO BUILD PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL TEXAS
In this convening summary report, 46 leaders of rural collaboratives share their successful practices.
Greater Texas Foundation Contributes to Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Denise M. Trauth
GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF DR. DENISE M. TRAUTH
Vista: February 2022
New Resources for our Rural Education Partners Podcast: Rural Matters highlights rural education The national podcast Rural Matters hosted four funders to talk about why they fund access to postsecondary education and what works in rural communities. As part of the panel discussion, Allison Pennington shared why Greater Texas Foundation strategically invests in rural communities …
TRANSFORMATIONAL MODEL HELPS RURAL STUDENTS SUCCEED AFTER GRADUATION
See how Roscoe Collegiate ISD prepares students for work or higher education using local partnerships and schoolwide commitment to early college.
Vista: November 2021
New Resources for our Partners The Resource Library on our website is filled with actionable research and practical briefs to assist our partners. Here are a few recent additions: This brief describes the Dana Center’s MathEquity Texas initiative and shares perspectives from participants ​and stakeholders, including ​Greater Texas Foundation’s Director of Programs & Strategy, Leslie Gurrola. A recent paper from our collaborator …
Vista: August 2021
A new view for our enduring mission In support of our strategic plan, Greater Texas Foundation has been revisiting our brand and strengthening our communications programs. Our updated branding honors our history while emphasizing our focus on the future and the energy we bring to the work. This newsletter has a new name and a new …