Educate Texas - Philanthropy Advocates

Early Grade Success

In 2012, Philanthropy Advocates commissioned our first research study, focused on understanding the effects of the 2011 Texas Legislature’s public education budget cuts. One of the primary findings included in this study was that pre-kindergarten programs in districts across the state were negatively affected by the Legislature’s funding cuts. Our early grade success work has evolved over time with continuous investments and focus on understanding the early learning landscape in Texas and determining how policy changes from the state level impact our student’s early learning years.

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Early Grade Success

In 2012, Philanthropy Advocates commissioned our first research study, focused on understanding the effects of the 2011 Texas Legislature’s public education budget cuts. One of the primary findings included in this study was that pre-kindergarten programs in districts across the state were negatively affected by the Legislature’s funding cuts. Our early grade success work has evolved over time with continuous investments and focus on understanding the early learning landscape in Texas and determining how policy changes from the state level impact our student’s early learning years.

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College & Career Pathways

Originally called the “House Bill 5 Policy Work Group”, Philanthropy Advocates' College & Career Pathways Work Group began in 2013 after the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5, which created new “endorsements” for all Texas high school students. This policy work group first emphasized and continues to focus on systems’ alignment across high school, post-secondary, and workforce in order to ensure all students have access to college and careers.

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College & Career Pathways

Originally called the “House Bill 5 Policy Work Group”, Philanthropy Advocates' College & Career Pathways Work Group began in 2013 after the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5, which created new “endorsements” for all Texas high school students. This policy work group first emphasized and continues to focus on systems’ alignment across high school, post-secondary, and workforce in order to ensure all students have access to college and careers.

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Effective Teaching

When it comes to raising student achievement, little matters more than the quality of teachers in the classroom. Philanthropy Advocates' Effective Teaching Policy Work Group has focused on producing effective research to inform policy decisions about teacher preparation, teacher mentorship, and other meaningful issues related to ensuring Texas teachers are prepared and supported in their critical and highly impactful careers.

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Effective Teaching

When it comes to raising student achievement, little matters more than the quality of teachers in the classroom. Philanthropy Advocates' Effective Teaching Policy Work Group has focused on producing effective research to inform policy decisions about teacher preparation, teacher mentorship, and other meaningful issues related to ensuring Texas teachers are prepared and supported in their critical and highly impactful careers.

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School Finance

In 2011, the Texas Legislature approved historic cuts to funding for public education. Foundations across Texas saw successful public/private partnerships threatened or eliminated by budget cuts. Demand for scarce foundation dollars also increased as community groups saw their revenues eliminated from school district budgets. In response, Philanthropy Advocates commissioned our first research study in 2012, focused on understanding the effects of the 2011 Texas Legislature’s public education budget cuts. Philanthropy Advocates remains aware of the tension between philanthropic dollars supplementing, not supplanting, state dollars and has conducted research to articulate the effects of reduced state investment in public education.

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School Finance

In 2011, the Texas Legislature approved historic cuts to funding for public education. Foundations across Texas saw successful public/private partnerships threatened or eliminated by budget cuts. Demand for scarce foundation dollars also increased as community groups saw their revenues eliminated from school district budgets. In response, Philanthropy Advocates commissioned our first research study in 2012, focused on understanding the effects of the 2011 Texas Legislature’s public education budget cuts. Philanthropy Advocates remains aware of the tension between philanthropic dollars supplementing, not supplanting, state dollars and has conducted research to articulate the effects of reduced state investment in public education.

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Research

Providing objective data to policymakers on public and higher education policy issues

Our Areas of Research

Early Grade Success

Early Grade Success

College & Career Pathways

College & Career Pathways

Effective Teaching

Effective Teaching

School Finance

School Finance

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