RGV FOCUS
Improving
Education to
Support the
Community
Helping RGV students achieve degrees and credentials that lead to meaningful careers and improve quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley.
Creating Better Outcomes for the RGV
As the Rio Grande Valley transitions from a largely agricultural economy to a 21st century economy, RGV FOCUS works to align community resources to strengthen educational pathways by improving college readiness, access, and success.
Local Leadership Team

Provide overall vision
and guidance
Action Networks

Lead strategy development and implementation
Community Members
Provide stakeholders with a community voice
RGV Leaders and Partners
The RGV FOCUS leadership team works side by side with the RGV FOCUS backbone staff, IHEs, school systems, community based organizations, workforce and industry partners.
Program Focus Areas
Five key areas have been identified to help achieve the goal of providing every RGV student with opportunities to achieve a degree or credential that leads to a meaningful career.
BUSINESS & WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT
Increase work-based learning opportunities in the areas of healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, welding, etc.).
POSTSECONDARY DEGREES & CREDENTIALS IN HIGH SCHOOL
Dedicated to increasing the number of Early College High Schools, P-TECH Campuses, T-STEM Campuses, and associate degree completion rates, and Collaborating with Educate Texas’ College and Career Readiness School Models Network team.
HIGHER EDUCATION PERSISTENCE & COMPLETION
Works to facilitate reverse transfer pathways, increase micro-credential completion rates and expand wraparound supports for students and families, while collaborating with the Educate Texas Higher Education team.
IMMEDIATE ENROLLMENT IN COLLEGE
Committed to increasing FAFSA/TAFSA completion rate, introducing and expanding innovative programs to decrease summer melt and increase college application rate, and collaborating with the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN) team.
ELEVATING & PROMOTING TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS
Expands the Teacher Incentive Allotment program and collaborates with the Educate Texas Teaching & Leading team.
Content Hub
Resources
Content, links, advice, and resources to help improve RGV communities through education.
Our Designations & Networks
STRIVETOGETHER NETWORK
RGV FOCUS joined the StriveTogether Network in 2014, and has since achieved recognition for operating in the Sustaining Gateway of the network.
LUMINA FOUNDATION TALENT HUB COMMUNITY
In 2018, the Rio Grande Valley joined 22 other communities designated as Talent Hubs by Lumina Foundation.
Strong start. promising future.
RGV FOCUS is a collective impact initiative of Educate Texas, an educational arm of Dallas-based Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT).