Breaking the cycle of economic inequity in Dallas County, one student at a time.
Dallas, TX
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Last month, more than 400 leaders gathered to celebrate 15 years of partnership and recommit to expanding opportunity for Dallas County students.
@PaperCityMag recaps the 2026 Economic Mobility Summit, from student performances and awards to our conversation with Jim Shelton: ow.ly/JiyR5102ik3
Irving High School opened in 1959. Proposition B on the @IrvingISD ballot would replace it. Prop B is one of four separate propositions in the district’s $952 million bond, and each one is its own vote.
📑 Our latest Latest Learnings post breaks down what each proposition covers so you can make an informed choice. Learn more at commitpartnership.org/insigh…
🗳️ Early voting runs through Friday, Oct. 30. Find a vote center near you: dallascountyvotes.org
What would @mesquiteisdtx's Proposition A pay for? Prop A would raise about $16 million a year for the district’s operating budget, including staff pay, substitutes, special education, and campus security.
📑 Our latest post on Commit's "Latest Learnings" blog walks through Mesquite's details. Learn more about Prop A here: commitpartnership.org/insigh…
🗳️ Early voting runs through Friday, Oct. 30., and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find a Dallas County voting center near you here: dallascountyvotes.org
Since Opportunity 2040 launched in 2022, 47,000 more Dallas County students are meeting critical education benchmarks.
@InsidePhilanthr explores how @bluemeridianp's $50M investment is helping local partners turn shared goals into measurable progress below: insidephilanthropy.com/home/…
Thousands of @IrvingISD students start each morning in schools built in the 1950s and 1960s. Learn what’s on the ballot and what the proposals could mean for Irving students: commitpartnership.org/insigh…
In one year, @mesquiteisdtx's college-readiness rate rose from 54% to 70%. Proposition A would fund the educators and programs behind that progress—from counselors and career pathways to special education and campus security. Learn how Proposition A could affect student outcomes below: commitpartnership.org/insigh…
Early voting starts today in Dallas County! Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19 – Friday, Oct. 30. Today's decisions shape tomorrow's opportunities for our students. Check your ballot, then find your nearest vote center (REMEMBER: you can cast a ballot at ANY vote center during early voting): dallascountyvotes.org
Giving students information is not the same as helping them navigate a decision. At #TribFest26, student, advising-provider, and employer perspectives came together to explore how high-quality advising can strengthen student success and Texas’ workforce. Read more: ow.ly/GaqC50ZXRP8
For 15 years, @dallasschools and @Commit2Dallas have worked together to strengthen systems and improve student outcomes. At the 2026 Economic Mobility Summit, we honored Dallas ISD with the 15-Year Partnership Award, celebrating what sustained collaboration can make possible. Learn more about the summit and awards here: ow.ly/yM7t50ZXRFA
Postsecondary success means more than getting into college. It means completing a credential and entering a living-wage career.
We recognized @jpmorgan with Commit's Partnership and Progress Award, accepted by Belen Garren, for its sustained investment in @DallasCoPromise.
Learn more about the Partnership and Progress award here: ow.ly/sFJL50ZXQwa
It’s Free College Application Week! 🎓 In a new @dallasnews op-ed, Commissioners @MikeMorath and @WynnRosser explain how waiving application fees helps Texas students take the first step toward college.
Apply for free through @ApplyTexas from Oct. 12–18.
Learn more here: ow.ly/z49n50ZXoep
Progress for students does not happen by accident. It happens when leaders make courageous decisions. Congratulations to @cedarhillisd, @CFBISD, and @grandprairieisd—our 2026 School Board & Superintendent Leadership Award recipients for leading with courage and keeping students at the center. Learn more about the awards here: ow.ly/BYBN50ZWZl0
What will it take to cut child poverty in half and put 150,000 more Dallas County students on a path to living-wage employment? At #TribFest26, leaders explored how shared goals, data, and cross-sector partnerships can turn ambition into measurable progress. Learn more here: ow.ly/HgiK50ZW5AK
Teachers living 20+ miles from school were 56% more likely to leave their district, per Commit data featured in @dallasnews.
The fixes are within reach: competitive pay, teacher housing, down-payment help, and child care support. Better data > better decisions > more students on the path to a living wage.
Read more: ow.ly/BQuW50ZVFjY
This past weekend, we celebrated 35 years of Teach For America at the TFA 35th Anniversary Summit. With 35 years of putting students first, 75% of TFA alumni stay in education or mission-driven work long after their two years teaching — including no shortage of them here at @Commit2Dallas.
Happy #TexasTeachersDay! 🍎 92.7% of Texas public school teachers are experienced (@teainfo). Dallas County’s Algebra I proficiency rose 8 points, and 40 D/F campuses earned an A or B. Teachers did that. Thank you for all you give our students. We’re proud to work alongside you!
Progress after high school is about more than enrollment. It also means returning and earning a credential. At #EMS2026, five Texas universities received Economic Mobility Awards for their results across these milestones. Meet the honorees: ow.ly/JISZ50ZRERJ
The @TexasTribune Festival gives us an opportunity to discuss those connections alongside leaders and partners from across the state. This year, @Commit2Dallas will participate in three conversations that discuss the question: How do we build systems that give more Texans a real opportunity to succeed? A preview of these discussions is here on our "Latest Learnings" blog: ow.ly/2moE50ZR5LZ
