The Texas Story

Texas is booming. It is the fastest growing state in the Union per the 2020 Census. People of color account for 95% of that population growth. Looking forward, will all young Texans be offered a quality education that puts them on the path to opportunity? Will the state benefit from their collective ingenuity, knowledge, and leadership?

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Series Chapters
Chapter 1

Texas Story: Big Cities

Looking forward, will all young Texans be offered a quality education that puts them on the path to opportunity? Will the state benefit from their collective ingenuity, knowledge, and leadership?

Read the article Student Q&A: Cole Harrison.
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Oct 13, 2021

Student Q&A: Cole Harrison

By: Justine Taylor-Raymond
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Read the article Student Q&A: Gissel Peña.
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Oct 13, 2021

Student Q&A: Gissel Peña

By: Justine Taylor-Raymond
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Read the article Student Q&A: Ángel García Donjuán.
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Oct 13, 2021

Student Q&A: Ángel García Donjuán

By: Justine Taylor-Raymond
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Read the article Student Q&A: Vanessa Larez.
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Oct 13, 2021

Student Q&A: Vanessa Larez

By: Justine Taylor-Raymond
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Read the article Student Q&A: Kiara Kabbara.
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Oct 13, 2021

Student Q&A: Kiara Kabbara

By: Justine Taylor-Raymond
A four-week series produced in partnership with The74 examining how well Texas students are being prepared for the workforce as the country recovers from the pandemic. Read first-hand accounts from the students.
Read the article Will the Texas Miracle Include All Texans?.
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Oct 13, 2021

Will the Texas Miracle Include All Texans?

By: Anne Wicks
There are more than 7 million Texans under 18 today who need the skills to enjoy a successful career, find purpose in their work, and contribute to the state's economy. The ability of Texas' PreK-16 schools and institutions to prepare young people for their next step will have enormous influence on the state's collective success.
Chapter 2

Texas Story: West Texas and East Texas

Are young Texans on track for prosperous, self-determined lives? How do we know? And what might the outcomes mean for students and communities in smaller Texas cities?