The Commit Partnership

05/29/2026

To every student, educator and family across our county, thank you for showing up, working hard and continuing to push outcomes forward so we can keep building a brighter future together. From first steps to first jobs, every milestone in a student’s educational journey matters, and this school year, you all played a pivotal role in helping our kids reach them. Congratulations on completing another school year!

05/28/2026

High-quality pre-K changes lives long before kindergarten begins.

Dallas ISD's move toward universal pre-K is about more than access, it’s about creating stronger foundations for literacy, learning, and long-term economic mobility for every child and family in Dallas County.

Early investment matters. And this is a powerful example of what can happen when districts and communities work together to expand opportunity. Read more ⬇️:

Research has shown that high-quality pre-K programs, where children build vocabulary through read-alouds, develop early math skills through counting, and engage with teachers and peers, can bolster readiness for kindergarten and improve academic performance.

05/15/2026

What does it take to expand economic mobility at scale?

In the latest episode of "Promise to Paycheck," Dr. Justin H. Lonon of Dallas College and Todd Williams from The Commit Partnership discuss how Dallas County is strengthening pathways from education to living-wage careers through partnership, policy, and student-centered innovation. The two leaders also discuss the Dallas County Promise, dual credit expansion, employer engagement, and the region’s goal to double living-wage attainment by 2040.

Learn more here: www.economicmobilitycenter.org

05/14/2026

Last Thursday, LoneStarP3 hosted an important conversation on how HB8 is reshaping the future of higher education in Texas, from community college funding and dual credit to workforce pathways and student success.

Thank you to Ben Mackey of the Texas Impact Network, Ray Martinez III of Texas Association of Community Colleges and moderator Kate Greer of Magnolia Bay Group for sharing insights on what this transformation means for students, institutions and the future of Texas talent pipelines.

Watch the re-cap ⬇️:

Join us for a conversation about outcomes-based fundings models, and how they are driving institutional actions and stronger connections between K12 and Community Colleges.

05/13/2026

Happening this Friday! Join SMU for the Honorary Degree Symposium featuring a conversation with renowned Harvard economist and Opportunity Insights Director Raj Chetty. The discussion will explore economic mobility, opportunity, and the future of education and workforce outcomes.

May 15, 2026
5:00–6:30 p.m.
George W. Bush Institute Auditorium | Dallas, TX

Learn more about Raj Chetty and the event ⬇️:

Harvard economist Raj Chetty to receive SMU honorary degree Chetty’s groundbreaking research reshaped the understanding of economic mobility and influenced housing, education and economic policy. University News March 26, 2026 Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Email LinkedIn Harvard economist Raj Chet...

05/13/2026

Last year, we gathered with community leaders, educators, partners, and changemakers from across Dallas County to reflect on what it takes to create greater opportunity for every student and every family. The conversations, connections, and shared commitment from our first Economic Mobility Summit continue to inspire the work ahead.

Now, we’re excited to continue building that momentum.

Please save the date for The Commit Partnership’s 2026 Economic Mobility Summit, an evening to come together again, celebrate progress across our community, and deepen our collective commitment to advancing economic mobility in Dallas County.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Moody Performance Hall

Watch below to revisit moments from last year’s summit. More details and a formal invitation to come. We hope you’ll join us.

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible moms and mother figures helping shape the futures of our students every day. Your love, encouragement and leadership make a lasting impact in homes, classrooms and communities. Thank you for all you do!

05/07/2026

Join SMU for the Honorary Degree Symposium featuring a conversation with renowned Harvard economist and Opportunity Insights Director Raj Chetty. The discussion will explore economic mobility, opportunity, and the future of education and workforce outcomes.

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.
📍 George W. Bush Institute Auditorium | Dallas, TX
🎟️ Event registration: http://bit.ly/48OVBcv
Learn more about Raj Chetty and the event ⬇️:

Harvard economist Raj Chetty to receive SMU honorary degree Chetty’s groundbreaking research reshaped the understanding of economic mobility and influenced housing, education and economic policy. University News March 26, 2026 Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Email LinkedIn Harvard economist Raj Chet...

05/06/2026

Last month, 200+ educators, college leaders, and partners gathered in Houston for the Texas Pathways & Data Proof Points Convening, an initiative of the Texas Impact Network supported by the Gates Foundation. Across four regions, 19 districts, and 9 colleges, over 240 attendees shared what's working, what's not, and what it takes to build pathways where every student graduates with a clear plan for what's next.

Five Dallas County districts — Dallas, DeSoto, Garland, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite — are at the center of this work.

Sign up for our newsletter to see what we’re learning → https://mailchi.mp/commitpartnership/tin


Ben Mackey, Dallas ISD School Board Trustee, District 7, Miguel Solis, Bridget Worley, Kerri Briggs, Educate Texas, Alvia Baldwin, Alicia Upton, Julia Bloom Weltman

05/05/2026

Teachers are foundational to ensuring students have high-quality educational experiences. When they are well-prepared and properly resourced, student outcomes improve. As we celebrate , a time dedicated to recognizing the impact educators have on students and communities, explore how we can better invest in them ⬇️:

As Teacher Appreciation Week begins across Texas, classrooms are winding down from STAAR testing, districts are preparing for the end of the school year and education leaders are already planning for next fall.