Commit Partnership

Partnership is moving the needle. At the @DallasCoPromise Executive Lunch, leaders shared new results: living-wage attainment up from 24% to 33% and college enrollment up from 51% to 57%. Congratulations to @SenRoyceWest, honored as a Promise Champion. #DallasCountyPromise

Last month, at the Dallas County Consortium for Teacher Excellence Summit @jjacobkirksey shared research on teacher preparation, certification, and TIA. Partners then mapped pipelines, vacancies, and shared action. Stronger educator systems help more students reach college, careers, and economic mobility. Thank you to everyone who contributed their expertise and left ready to move the work forward.

Last week, we welcomed 25 Chicago Learning Fellows to Dallas County to explore partnerships that expand student opportunity. The fellowship is led by the @TheFundChicago in partnership with @UChicago's Kersten Institute for Urban Education. Thank you to the fellows and our local partners for bringing their perspectives, questions, and commitment to this exchange.

Election Day is here! 🗳️ The decisions made today help shape our schools, communities, and Dallas County’s future. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and registered Dallas County voters can vote at any county Vote Center.

Plan your vote: ow.ly/e3hs5103sHT

School bonds, city bonds, and tax rate elections shape local schools, services, and tax bills. Some Dallas voters will even see three different propositions all labeled “A.” In his latest column for @dallasnews, @MiguelForDallas of @Commit2Dallas has a simple ask: look up your sample ballot before you vote.

Read the column: ow.ly/lb8s5103saY