Thirty years after A Nation at Risk, America still finds itself struggling to achieve excellence in education. The 1983 landmark report’s clarion call underscored the connection between educational achievement by all and a vibrant and secure democracy. Now, it's time for philanthropy to step up and lead the charge — to be bold, courageous, and self-reflective to lead our nation forward.
In many ways there's no better place to do so than in Texas. A vast and diverse state, Texas reflects both our greatest challenges and some of our most promising reforms. Join us and your colleagues this fall as education grantmakers rise to the challenge.