Education in Action

10/09/2026

🎨🐟 Looking for something fun and creative for your leader to do over fall break?

The Texas Fish Art Contest is a great opportunity for students to combine their creativity with learning about fish and their habitats! 🌊

🐠 Students in grades K–12 can create original fish artwork, learn about Texas aquatic wildlife, and even have the chance to win prizes and scholarships!

🍂 Add a little creativity to fall break and encourage your young artist to dive into this fun opportunity!

👉 Learn more about contest rules, eligible fish species, and how to enter:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishing/tffc/texas-fish-art-contest/?utm_campaign=govdelivery-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Fishing Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Texas Fish Art Contest Texas Fish Art Contest The Fish Art Contest sparks the imagination and provides valuable lessons about fish and the importance of conserving Texas' aquatic resources. Art, science, and creative writing foster a connection to the outdoo...

09/30/2026

⭐ Recognize student leaders. Open doors to opportunity.

Educators, nominate your outstanding student leaders for the Lone Star Leader Award.

Each nominee receives a certificate of recognition, and the nomination opens the door to leadership opportunities exclusively for Lone Star Leader Award recipients through high school.

Give your student leaders the recognition they deserve and opportunities to grow, lead, and build skills for the future.

📅 Fall Nomination Deadline: October 30
educationinaction.org/nominate

09/25/2026

Help your Lone Star Leader take the next step!

The SYTA Youth Foundation Road Scholarship provides up to $1,000 toward eligible educational travel experiences, including Education in Action’s Lone Star Leadership Academy.

✨ Application is open now through November 6!

Important: The scholarship nomination form must be completed by a teacher, group leader, or other eligible nominator. Submissions from students, parents, or guardians are not eligible.

Parents, now is a great time to share this opportunity with your student’s teacher, coach, counselor, or group leader and ask them to consider nominating your Lone Star Leader.

🔹 Learn about the SYTA Road Scholarship: https://sytayouthfoundation.org/road-scholarship/

🔹 Explore this and other Lone Star Leadership Academy funding opportunities: https://educationinaction.org/financial-aid

Your student’s Lone Star Leader nomination is just the beginning. Help them take the next step! ⭐

09/18/2026

A big opportunity for young writers and artists! 🇺🇸

Students in grades 2–12 can enter the National Medal of Honor Museum’s I Am America Writing and Art Contest for a chance to have original writing or artwork published in the commemorative I Am America anthology.

Plus, a new exhibit at the museum features I Am Texas, the Guinness World Records™ title holder for the world’s largest published book, featuring work from 1,000 Texas students.

Know a student who would enjoy this opportunity? Share this post with students, parents, teachers, or other educators and help spread the word!

Learn more about the exhibit and contest ➡️ https://bit.ly/4y4olIW

09/16/2026

Educators: You see the students who step up, lead by example, and make a difference in your classroom and school. ⭐

Now is the time to recognize those students by nominating them for the Lone Star Leader Award!

Educators can nominate outstanding 3rd–8th grade students for this special recognition. Each nominee receives a personalized certificate, and nomination opens the door to a leadership pathway with opportunities to:

⭐ Develop leadership skills
⭐ Connect with young leaders from across Texas
⭐ Explore important Texas sites
⭐ Lead service projects
⭐ Mentor younger students

These experiences give students opportunities to grow as leaders and build experiences they can carry into their academic, college, and career journeys.

The 2026–2027 Call for Nominations is now open!

👉 Nominate your students: educationinaction.org/nominate

09/10/2026

🎉 Welcome to our 2026–27 LSLA Alumni Council — 115 leaders strong! 💪

This year, each of these alumni will flex their leadership muscle by designing and leading their own service projects in their communities. From vision to action, they're stepping up to make a difference!

Here's to a year of growth, grit, and giving back. Let's go, Council! 🙌



View the interactive map to view this year's participants' names and the schools and hometowns they represent! https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1tMwTQPpGuQRzLWyp30m3o-9Zh1ZvMR4&ll=34.647606013536446%2C-97.8341937&z=6

Check out the 25-26 Alumni Council members' projects at https://educationinaction.org/alumni-council/alumni-council-members-service-projects

09/04/2026

We love seeing where the Lone Star Leadership Journey can lead! ⭐🤠

From Academy participant to Alumni Council member to Youth Facilitator, BreAnn’s journey is a wonderful example of how leadership experiences can build confidence, inspire service, and create opportunities to lead and make a difference.

Where will your leadership journey take you? 💫

Congratulations, BreAnn! We’re proud to be part of your journey. ❤️⭐

Read her story: Killeen ISD Student Serves on Statewide Leadership Academy Alumni Council

Killeen ISD is celebrating Harker Heights High School sophomore BreAnn Craig, whose involvement wit...

08/31/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE DEADLINE! 🚨

Today is your last chance to register for the 2026–2027 Lone Star Leadership Academy Alumni Council and take advantage of exclusive Alumni-Only Specials! ⭐

🎉 Save $400 on 2027 Lone Star Leadership Academy registration!

💰 Bundle & Save! Sign up for the Alumni Council and/or Leaders in Action when you register for the 2027 Lone Star Leadership Academy and receive special bundle pricing.

Don’t miss this opportunity to continue your Leadership Journey with leadership, service, new experiences, and more!

⏰ Offers end TODAY, August 31!

https://educationinaction.org/alumni-specials

08/28/2026

🌟 Sebastian Carillo - Student Spotlight! 🌟

We’re excited to share this wonderful August 2026 Student Spotlight from Socorro ISD, featuring one of our Lone Star Leaders and the impact he’s making through service!

This year, Sebastian completed his third year on the Lone Star Leadership Academy Alumni Council and his third service project! ⭐ His continued commitment to serving others is a wonderful example of leadership in action.

Thank you, Socorro ISD, for recognizing and celebrating his accomplishments and student leadership! We’re proud to see Lone Star Leaders continue their leadership journey long after their first Lone Star Leader Award.

🎥 Check out his spotlight!

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08/27/2026

⭐ 8 SISD students are making their mark as Lone Star Leaders!

We’re proud to see these outstanding students recognized by KTSM 9 News for their participation in the Lone Star Leadership Academy!

These students are building leadership skills, exploring Texas, serving their communities, and gaining experiences that will help shape their futures. 🤠⭐

Thank you to KTSM 9 News for recognizing these student leaders and supporting their leadership journey!

🎥 Watch the KTSM 9 News story to hear more about their Lone Star Leadership Academy experience. https://www.ktsm.com/video/8-sisd-students-attend-lone-star-leadership-camps/12082102

Eight outstanding students from the Socorro Independent School District spent a week during their summer vacation enhancing their leadership skills and visiting notable and historically significant sites in Texas as part of the 2026 Lone Star Leadership Academies camps, the school district said. The...