Civic Voices Fellowship
Let’s provide students and families with more access to high-quality educational opportunities.
What you will gain:
Knowledge and skills
- Understanding education systems and governance: Gain insights into the structure of school districts, the roles of trustees and administrators, and how governance impacts student outcomes.
- Data-driven decision making: Learn how to analyze student achievement data, financial reports, and other key indicators to advocate effectively for policy changes.
- School finance and resource allocation: Understand how funding, budgeting, and human capital decisions impact school systems and student success.
- Strategic advocacy and leadership: Develop the ability to navigate systems, build coalitions and engage in meaningful advocacy to drive education policy changes.
- Effective communication and storytelling: Utilize storytelling, data, and active listening to influence decision-making and policy discussions.
- Questioning and critical thinking: Learn to ask strategic questions to drive behavior change, improve school performance, and hold decision-makers accountable.
2025 - 2026 Session dates
September 26-27, 2025 - Orientation weekend
October 31, 2025 - Governance and accountability
November 14, 2025 - Resource alignment
January 30, 2026 - Early learning
February 27, 2026 - Middle grades
March 18, 2026 - College and career
April 24, 2026 - Postsecondary
May 15, 2026 - Leadership In action
Apply for our Fellowship
Applications are now open for our 2025-2026 cohort in Dallas.
Questions? Please email Joey.Rodriguez@commitpartnership.org
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