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We help unite and align school systems, higher education institutions, policymakers, businesses, nonprofits, community members and foundations to create systemic change in our education system and improve economic opportunity.
Our True North Goal is that by 2040 at least half of all 25- to 34-year-old residents of Dallas County, irrespective of race, will earn a living wage. We work with others to address the root causes that limit educational opportunities, removing systemic barriers where they exist to ensure that all students have the chance to succeed.
We are guided by facts and numbers — not ideology or opinion. We use insights from data to determine what approaches are likely to accelerate student achievement, bringing people together to support a critical, common cause so that everyone benefits.
Our state educates 10% of the nation’s students and 1 in 8 of its economically disadvantaged children. Over 700,000 of those students are in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and higher education in Dallas County, a student enrollment greater than the total number of students in 17 different U.S. states.
Improving public education benefits our state, and success in our state benefits our nation. To reach our goal, it will take countless adults working together to advocate for systemic changes that put the needs and interests of students at the forefront.
A lack of quality educational opportunities as a child leads to a lack of economic opportunities as an adult. We help break this cycle by examining its numerous root causes and working with others to remove systemic barriers to opportunity for all students.
Providing affordable access to high-quality educational opportunities from pre-K to 12th grade (EC-12).
Helping Dallas County students succeed in the transition to college and living wage careers.
Ensuring state education policy puts students first to improve economic mobility in Dallas County and across Texas.
Our challenge impacts everyone who lives in Dallas County and every student in Texas. We intentionally create space for all willing stakeholders at the table so that their perspectives are heard and reflected in our work.
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