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What’s the difference between a bond and @mesquiteisdtx’s Proposition A? Mesquite ISD’s 2025 bond pays for buildings, buses, and technology. By law, it can’t pay salaries. Prop A would fund staff pay, substitutes, special education, campus security, and fine arts, athletics, and career and technical education.

What’s the difference between a bond and Mesquite ISD’s Proposition A? @mesquiteisdtx’s 2025 bond pays for buildings, buses, and technology. By law, it can’t pay salaries. Prop A would fund staff pay, substitutes, special education, campus security, and fine arts, athletics, and career and technical education.

Support from @mesquiteisdtx helped Mesquite City Council member Jeff Casper become a first-generation college student and build a career in education and public service. In his new op-ed, he explains why Prop A’s investments in educators, student programs, and school safety matter. Read more ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3 here: ow.ly/o3LL5103ams

Tomorrow, Irving & Mesquite voters will decide two school measures. In @dallasnews, our CEO Todd Williams explains what's at stake and why students in both @IrvingISD and @mesquiteisdtx deserve a level playing field: dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…

Today is the last day of Early Voting in Dallas County. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Look up your sample ballot before you go: school bonds, city bonds, and tax rate elections are on it, and some Dallas voters will see three propositions all labeled “A.” Look up your sample ballot and find a nearby location: DallasCountyVotes.org

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