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!

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

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Dallas County Economic Mobility Summit! We celebrated 15 years of partnership and progress on the Road to 2040. Special thanks to @bluemeridianp's Jim Shelton for joining us as a keynote and @BainandCompany for sponsoring the summit! For a full recap of the Summit, visit our Latest Learnings blog post here: ow.ly/imaZ50ZQOgQ

Student success is measured by what comes next. The 2026 Economic Mobility Awards celebrated Dallas County districts and campuses helping more students become college ready, enroll, persist, and move toward credentials that lead to economic mobility. Meet the honorees: ow.ly/H41C50ZQK4P

Four school systems. Four areas of measurable student progress. 🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Dallas County Momentum Award recipients: Early Learning Momentum Award to @desotoisdeagles Literacy Momentum Award to @dallasschools Third Grade Momentum Award to @gisdnews Math Momentum Award to @RichardsonISD Learn more about the 2026 Economic Mobility Summit Awards here: ow.ly/bEp750ZQg8c

“Systems change is only meaningful if it changes what’s possible for a student and gives every teacher in every classroom a better chance to help that student succeed.” — @MiguelForDallas, President, Dallas County Impact, @Commit2Dallas Our 2026 Economic Mobility Report examines that progress across Dallas County’s education-to-workforce journey. Read our report: ow.ly/45ZI50ZPkpf

.@NTxGivingDay is TODAY. Our goal: By 2040, at least half of Dallas County residents ages 25–34, irrespective of race, will earn a living wage. Help us build the partnerships, policies, and systems to move our region toward that goal. Give today: ow.ly/1zj050ZOMnS

Here’s a number worth putting into perspective: 47,000. That’s how many more Dallas County students are now on a path to economic mobility than when Opportunity 2040 launched in 2022. And the potential economic impact of that progress? More than $28 billion in additional lifetime earnings. The math tells a pretty remarkable story. Swipe through for more ➡️