The Commit Partnership

Did you know your investment could go even further? Many companies offer matching gift programs that can double—or even triple—the impact of your investment. Check if your employer participates and help us provide opportunities for more North Texas educators and students here: https://ow.ly/2uy650UsRBx

A huge thank you to all the educators and school leaders who have provided outstanding educational experiences for our students this year. The Commit Partnership wishes you a well-deserved and fantastic holiday break!

Mark your calendar for February 11th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for an engaging conversation with Dr. Jeannie Stone, a trailblazer in educational leadership. Dr. Stone will share her strategies for developing leadership skills, fostering equity, and driving excellence in education.

Join us virtually on January 23rd, 2025 for our Q2 Investor Update Call at 12:30 pm. Your partnership is essential to the success of quality educators, and this call is a great opportunity to stay connected and learn about how your support is making a difference. The registration link is open now – you don't want to miss out!

A strong foundation is key to academic success! Thanks to your support, more students are starting off on the right foot with high-quality Pre-K programs. Last year alone, over 4,000 more students were kindergarten-ready after completing a high-quality pre-k program. 👏 Let’s keep this momentum going into 2025! Invest in the future of our community today: https://ow.ly/gWsl50UsRqW

As we approach the next regular session of the Texas Legislature, starting January 14th, learn about the key strategies Texas policymakers can employ to improve student outcomes: https://ow.ly/ZeeP50Uq8XQ

Last Thursday, the O'Donnell Foundation made a historic donation to the Dallas County Promise expansion, creating new career and educational opportunities for students across Dallas County. Watch and hear more about this special announcement in the recap video below:

Early exposure to more postsecondary options can help students make more informed decisions about their future. Hear from Education is Freedom advisor Roddrick Jones about how that exposure impacted his education and career journey here: https://ow.ly/jayb50UplqH

"Graduates can expect to earn nearly $22,000 more a year than their peers without some type of post-secondary experience," said Commit's Miguel Solis, addressing the fact that only 1 in 3 young adults in Dallas County are earning a living wage. Learn more: https://ow.ly/mOkw50Uoygn

“[The] Dallas County Promise is substantially expanded[ing], focusing on kids starting in middle school and then all the way through the workforce,” Commit's Todd Williams explains how the program revamp will expose students to more career options earlier, helping them achieve a living wage. Learn more: https://ow.ly/X3Uk50UnRXL