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.
We brought together 80+ people to answer the question, “What would it take to reconnect opportunity youth to education and work equitably and at scale?” This report documents what we learned. Read the Executive Summary and Read the Report
Grantees and partners across the state of Texas contributed to this Issue Brief filled with best practices and practical approaches to advising for schools where resources are constrained. Read the brief
Dr. Joshua Childs is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin. With support from GTF, he investigated Black student networks at universities to understand how they facilitate completion, workforce readiness, and a positive college experience. Learn more.
In line with our strategy, Greater Texas Foundation has invested more than $5 million to boost postsecondary success in rural areas of Texas. Along the way we have learned some valuable lessons about collaborative partnerships and student success strategies in rural areas. Foundation staff member Allison Pennington shared these effective
The foundation engaged an external evaluation team to assess the impact of the GTF Scholars program. Recently they concluded their study of the first wave of the program, which served 485 students across five cohorts and four institutions. Using a rigorous, quasi-experimental, mixed-methods approach, the evaluators concluded GTF Scholars are
Greater Texas Foundation invests in student-centered solutions that allow more Texans to achieve their postsecondary goals. As part of our grantmaking strategy, we support interventions that make college more affordable so cost does not create a barrier to completion of a credential. The following brief presents the most recently available
We brought together 80+ people to answer the question, “What would it take to reconnect opportunity youth to education and work equitably and at scale?” This report documents what we learned. Read the Executive Summary and Read the Report
Grantees and partners across the state of Texas contributed to this Issue Brief filled with best practices and practical approaches to advising for schools where resources are constrained. Read the brief
Dr. Joshua Childs is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin. With support from GTF, he investigated Black student networks at universities to understand how they facilitate completion, workforce readiness, and a positive college experience. Learn more.
In line with our strategy, Greater Texas Foundation has invested more than $5 million to boost postsecondary success in rural areas of Texas. Along the way we have learned some valuable lessons about collaborative partnerships and student success strategies in rural areas. Foundation staff member Allison Pennington shared these effective practices in the Fall 2020 ...
The foundation engaged an external evaluation team to assess the impact of the GTF Scholars program. Recently they concluded their study of the first wave of the program, which served 485 students across five cohorts and four institutions. Using a rigorous, quasi-experimental, mixed-methods approach, the evaluators concluded GTF Scholars are more significantly likely to persist ...
Greater Texas Foundation invests in student-centered solutions that allow more Texans to achieve their postsecondary goals. As part of our grantmaking strategy, we support interventions that make college more affordable so cost does not create a barrier to completion of a credential. The following brief presents the most recently available data on the financial needs ...
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