Between now and 2036, we’re working on the issues that matter most to Texas — education and workforce, health care, infrastructure, natural resources, justice and safety, and government performance. Last week, we asked Texans to weigh in on which of these issues is the most important as the state approaches its bicentennial. Here’s a look…
While Texas recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways, the state also continues to hemorrhage community college enrollments. This defies historical trends where community colleges typically served more students during periods of economic instability so that they could find secure employment. One possible reason is the state’s red hot jobs market. …
On Friday, July 8, Texas 2036 policy advisor Renzo Soto joined Google for a panel it hosted for the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue. The Tech Ecosystem in Texas: Credentials, Higher Ed, and Workforce event focused on how Texas is leading the conversation on tech innovation and the role education plays in it. One example is the…