Commit Partnership

@Commit2Dallas

Breaking the cycle of economic inequity in Dallas County, one student at a time.

Dallas, TX

Joined October 2011

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 24

Texas teachers can now earn up to $32K more thanks to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), keeping top educators where they’re needed most: in the classroom. Read how this legislation is benefiting teachers ⬇️: ow.ly/aumX50WuWYU

Commit2Dallas's tweet card. Aldeman: Incentive program rewards schools and teachers for educational quality with real cash payments. Your state should, too.

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 24

Polling from @FortWorthEP echoes our own findings: Texans across party lines want valid, reliable assessment data to understand how their students and schools are doing. Learn more here: ow.ly/ZtqE50WuWIC

Commit2Dallas's tweet card. Our poll shows that Tarrant County parents are unified on wanting better schools, strong accountability and more choices. | Opinion

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 22

Real change starts with informed, prepared voices. The @CommittoLeaders Civic Voices Fellowship equips young Texans to lead, centering students and shaping policy. As the program has just graduated its 2025 cohort, meet the next generation of changemakers ⬇️:…

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 18

HB 8 (88R) is fueling higher ed partnerships to expand opportunity! @AlamoColleges1 and @StMarysU just launched a collaboration to boost college access for Bexar County high schoolers, helping more students gain postsecondary access. Learn more below: ow.ly/BBy450WrXiq

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jun 27

5th grade reading is a key checkpoint on the path to middle school success. Shoutout to @cedarhillisd, @dallasschools, @desotoisdeagles, @gisdnews, @irvingISD, and @Lancaster ISD for outpacing the state in helping our students reach this critical milestone!👏

Commit2Dallas's tweet image. 5th grade reading is a key checkpoint on the path to middle school success. Shoutout to @cedarhillisd, @dallasschools, @desotoisdeagles, @gisdnews, @irvingISD, and @Lancaster ISD for outpacing the state in helping our students reach this critical milestone!👏

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 24

"It’s essential that we continue to expand both educational and economic opportunities for our young people,” said Commit’s KatrinaFraser, as new laws aim to broaden access to education and careers. Learn more here: ow.ly/6vPN50WuX74

Commit2Dallas's tweet image. "It’s essential that we continue to expand both educational and economic opportunities for our young people,” said Commit’s KatrinaFraser, as new laws aim to broaden access to education and careers.

Learn more here: ow.ly/6vPN50WuX74

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 23

Thank you to @ForOakCliff for hosting the excellent Power of Proximity event last month. Commit’s own @MiguelForDallas joined @JudgeCreuzot, Byron Sanders, Richard Miles and Angela Burley for a powerful conversation on school discipline. Watch the entire discussion here:…

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 23

As Texas continues to face a critical nursing shortage, @WeAreHCCS is launching an LVN-to-ADN transition program, opening doors for licensed vocational nurses, addressing workforce needs, and expanding opportunity. Learn more below: ow.ly/jpcR50Wu5f2

Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 22

Big win for Dallas County students! @GregAbbott_TX just announced that @dallascollegetx has been awarded a $3.5M Skills Development Fund grant from @TXWorkforce in partnership with 18 construction businesses, further expanding workforce opportunities for Texans. Learn more:…

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 17

We're excited to hear officials from @govista, @AlamoColleges1, @StMarysU, @NISDTeachLearn and @UPpartnershipSA about how to improve collaboration between K-12, #txcommunitycolleges and universities by leveraging #HB8 (88R). Thank you @TACC_news for hosting!

Commit2Dallas's tweet image. We're excited to hear officials from @govista, @AlamoColleges1, @StMarysU, @NISDTeachLearn and @UPpartnershipSA about how to improve collaboration between K-12, #txcommunitycolleges and universities by leveraging #HB8 (88R). Thank you @TACC_news for hosting!

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Commit to Leaders@CommitToLeaders · Jul 16

The Civic Voices Fellowship Class of 2025 has officially graduated, joining years of alumni using data, knowledge, skills and connections to become trusted and influential education advocates. commitpartnership.org/insights/lates… #LeadershipDevelopment #committoleaders #commitpartnership

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 15

Algebra I is a pivotal academic milestone and taking it in 8th grade is a strong predictor of future success. @dallasschools has been a leader for the state in expanding access, and a new study shows the positive impact their work is having. Read more below:…

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 11

"With A-F ratings for districts and campuses, students and families can make informed choices," said Commit’s @williamstodd78 after a court ruled in favor of releasing 2024 A–F scores. Learn more here below: ow.ly/Epwz50WooPr

Commit2Dallas's tweet card. The ratings give a snapshot of how schools and districts are performing academically.

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 11

Want to know how STAAR scores before the redesign compare to those after? Curious how students in your district compare to state averages? Explore our interactive STAAR dashboard at commitdata.org/staar.

Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 10

In 2021, Black students in @dallasschools performed six points below their peers statewide. By 2025, their performance has grown by a substantial 15 percentage points. Learn how this progress is redefining student achievement here: ow.ly/MHm050WnZuV

Commit2Dallas's tweet image. In 2021, Black students in @dallasschools performed six points below their peers statewide. By 2025, their performance has grown by a substantial 15 percentage points. Learn how this progress is redefining student achievement here: ow.ly/MHm050WnZuV

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 9

Since 2021, Black student achievement in @HoustonISD has climbed by 16 percentage points to 39%, surpassing the statewide average for this group. Learn how the very students once most underserved are now driving the district’s academic resurgence ⬇️: ow.ly/yagG50WnhH3

Commit2Dallas's tweet image. Since 2021, Black student achievement in @HoustonISD has climbed by 16 percentage points to 39%, surpassing the statewide average for this group. Learn how the very students once most underserved are now driving the district’s academic resurgence ⬇️: ow.ly/yagG50WnhH3

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 8

Recent STAAR results reveal that both @dallasschools and @HoustonISD have more students meeting grade-level standards, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Learn more about their progress in the link below: ow.ly/jC7s50WmwOx

Commit2Dallas's tweet image. Recent STAAR results reveal that both @dallasschools and @HoustonISD have more students meeting grade-level standards, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Learn more about their progress in the link below: ow.ly/jC7s50WmwOx

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 3

Over the past two years, @HoustonISD and @dallasschools have made meaningful gains for Black students—outpacing the state in several key areas. See how strategic investments and data-driven decisions fueled their progress here: ow.ly/q6oj50WkxJQ

Commit2Dallas's tweet card. In recent years, Texas’ two largest school districts—Houston ISD and Dallas ISD—have made notable strides in improving academic outcomes across student groups, with particularly strong progress among...

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 2

Effective educators drive student achievement. The Commit Partnership & @DMagazine's “Forum for the Future of Texas Teachers,” featured a discussion of strategies for recruiting and retaining our best. Watch a recap below:

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Commit Partnership@Commit2Dallas · Jul 1

“Teaching made me who I am, but I didn’t do it alone. I was shaped by mentors who modeled what mastery looked like," said Commit's @MiguelForDallas as he joined @DMagazine to discuss why tackling teacher retention is more urgent than ever. Learn more👇: ow.ly/p9XV50WjmWA

Commit2Dallas's tweet card. In a recent survey, nearly 80 percent of Texas teachers said they have considered leaving the classroom. This finding is supported by data in a new report published by The Commit Partnership, which...

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