CFT's Educate Texas

A nonprofit organization

Educate Texas, an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, exists to help solve the biggest challenges facing public education. Its vision is for all Texans to have the education they need to earn a sustainable living wage, find a purposeful career, and realize aspirations for themselves, their families, and their communities. 

The dynamic education team works collaboratively with partners through programs and policies to ensure every Texas student is prepared in school, the workforce, and beyond. Since 2003, Educate Texas has partnered with school districts, institutions of higher education, businesses, community and civic organizations, state agencies, and policymakers to strengthen the public and higher education systems for all Texas students. Learn more at edtx.org. Follow us on Facebook, X, or LinkedIn. 

Mission

We believe all Texans should have an education that empowers them to earn a good living, find a purposeful career, and realize bold dreams for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Needs

Educate Texas addresses the biggest challenges in public education so all Texans can earn a good living, find a purposeful career, and realize bold dreams for themselves, their families, and their communities.

The need is great:

- All high school students must graduate with more than a diploma.

- Every degree and certification must deliver the skills required in today’s job market.

- Texas needs a workforce prepared to thrive in our modern economy.

How we make it happen:

- Piloting and scaling evidence-based learning models to strengthen the workforce.

- Convening the brightest minds to design transformational solutions.

- Connecting public and private funds to expand programs in communities of need.

- Engaging educators, policymakers, and leaders to shape stronger education policies.

Your gift helps Educate Texas turn these solutions into reality for students, families, and communities across our state.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

CFT's Educate Texas

Causes

Education - K-12

Operating Budget

$3,000,000 - $9,999,999

Counties Served

Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin

Address

5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, TX 75225

Phone

214-750-4222

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