We fund actionable research by scholars and practitioners that can inform systems change in Texas education. We also write our own research briefs to provide timely and succinct information on topics relevant to postsecondary access and student success in our state. We make this research accessible and free through this searchable library.
Community colleges are where many Texans begin their journey to a living-wage career. And Texas community colleges are rising to the challenge to build innovative support structures and programs that help students achieve their wide-ranging educational and career goals. In fact, some of the best, most collaborative, and scalable student
In this 2025 update report, we checked back with some of the 80+ participants who attended the 2021 Opportunity Youth (OY) Convening to provide an update on the initiatives that serve opportunity youth. In the intervening years, educators, nonprofits, and funders worked in concert to better serve opportunity youth, even
This 2024 report details a multiyear, multisource analysis of qualitative data drawn from 225 first-year early college high school graduates who were part of the GTF Scholars Program operating at eight Texas public universities. In their own words, the students described the value of the supports they received from the
Greater Texas Foundation supports strategies that make college more affordable so cost does not create a barrier to completion of a credential. This report presents the most recently available data on the financial needs of Texas postsecondary students. the sources of funding available to students, and students’ unmet need. Read
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s robust regional approach to creating postsecondary access gets a closer look in this white paper. Findings revealed the importance of student-centered approaches, innovation with intentionality, and data-sharing as keys to building regional baccalaureate pathways. And for historically underrepresented students, early college high schools
This brief offers a primer on asset-based approaches that enhance student outcomes. It poses four questions your organization can ask itself to facilitate asset-based approaches in your work and includes two profiles of partner organizations who are effectively utilizing asset-based approaches to support student success. Read more
Community colleges are where many Texans begin their journey to a living-wage career. And Texas community colleges are rising to the challenge to build innovative support structures and programs that help students achieve their wide-ranging educational and career goals. In fact, some of the best, most collaborative, and scalable student support initiatives are coming from ...
In this 2025 update report, we checked back with some of the 80+ participants who attended the 2021 Opportunity Youth (OY) Convening to provide an update on the initiatives that serve opportunity youth. In the intervening years, educators, nonprofits, and funders worked in concert to better serve opportunity youth, even in the face of significant ...
This 2024 report details a multiyear, multisource analysis of qualitative data drawn from 225 first-year early college high school graduates who were part of the GTF Scholars Program operating at eight Texas public universities. In their own words, the students described the value of the supports they received from the Program and from their institution ...
Greater Texas Foundation supports strategies that make college more affordable so cost does not create a barrier to completion of a credential. This report presents the most recently available data on the financial needs of Texas postsecondary students. the sources of funding available to students, and students’ unmet need. Read the Report
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s robust regional approach to creating postsecondary access gets a closer look in this white paper. Findings revealed the importance of student-centered approaches, innovation with intentionality, and data-sharing as keys to building regional baccalaureate pathways. And for historically underrepresented students, early college high schools and the GTF Scholars program ...
This brief offers a primer on asset-based approaches that enhance student outcomes. It poses four questions your organization can ask itself to facilitate asset-based approaches in your work and includes two profiles of partner organizations who are effectively utilizing asset-based approaches to support student success. Read more
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