Teach For America announces third annual Texas Education Symposium

Teach For America announced the third annual Texas Education Symposium, which brought together nearly 200 community leaders, partners, students, and education advocates from across the state in Austin. The announcement was made in a press release on February 4, 2025.

According to Teach For America, the Texas Education Symposium featured discussions and workshops focused on advancing educational equity. Key figures such as CEO Elisa Villanueva Beard and Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles participated. Speakers included House Public Education Committee Chair Brad Buckley and State Board of Education Member Staci Childs. Representatives from organizations like Strive Network, Texas 2036, Skew the Script, Leadership for Educational Equity, Houston Endowment, Teach Plus, Texas Education Agency, Good Reason Houston, San Antonio Early Matters, and Avance also contributed. Participants examined issues including school funding, math education, early childhood learning, and teacher pipeline challenges while engaging in networking and collaborative workshops.

"The symposium provided attendees with the opportunity to explore the significant progress made in Texas education while identifying areas for improvement," said Ana Gonzalez, Executive Director of Teach For America Rio Grande Valley. She emphasized ensuring that every student across the state is on a clear path toward economic mobility by 2030.

Carreon said that the symposium focused on collaboration and "driving impactful change" through a "collective effort" to address educational challenges in Texas.

Teach For America is an organization that partners with communities across the United States to expand educational opportunities. Founded in 1990, it recruits and supports a diverse group of leaders to tackle educational challenges from classrooms to broader systems. The organization comprises over 70,000 individuals—including alumni, corps members, Ignite fellows, and staff—working towards systemic change to provide all children with equal opportunities to learn and succeed.