The six Every Texan fellows are leaders from across the state of Texas that are committed to working towards creating real change in higher education policy. The six Policy Leaders
For many Texas public school children, fall’s usual back-to-school routine has been replaced by a necessary experiment in remote learning. This shift to online instruction has brought attention to an
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Texas college students are facing the perfect storm of health, education, financial, and familial challenges. Many Texas students faced only days’ notice of
Postsecondary education is critical for driving prosperity for Texas families. For more Texans to become skilled members of the workforce and sustainable earners for their families, students of all backgrounds
The state budget tells us what our leaders have decided are the priorities for Texas. Following changes in the budget closely can reveal shifting focus points, though much remains the
Earning a high school degree or credential is a critical step toward Texans accessing opportunities that will allow them to provide for their families and reach their full potential. However,
College students now regularly face choices between taking on greater amounts of debt, working longer hours in part-time jobs, or going without food, books or housing to cover their growing
Higher education is a critical driver of economic progress and family financial stability in Texas. However, the cost of higher education has been consistently increasing while the Texas Legislature has
“Degrees of Debt: What to Do About Rising College Debt in Texas” is a three-part data series by the Center for Public Policy Priorities. Part 3/3 Part 1: Why Is Texas Investing
“Degrees of Debt: What to Do About Rising College Debt in Texas” is a three-part data series by the Center for Public Policy Priorities. Part 2/3 Part 1: Why Is
