We fund actionable research by scholars and practitioners that can inform systems change in Texas education. We also write our own research briefs to provide timely and succinct information on topics relevant to postsecondary access and student success in our state. We make this research accessible and free through this searchable library.
The foundation engaged an external evaluation team to assess the impact of the GTF Scholars program. Recently they concluded their study of the first wave of the program, which served 485 students across five cohorts and four institutions. Using a rigorous, quasi-experimental, mixed-methods approach, the evaluators concluded GTF Scholars are
Greater Texas Foundation invests in student-centered solutions that allow more Texans to achieve their postsecondary goals. As part of our grantmaking strategy, we support interventions that make college more affordable so cost does not create a barrier to completion of a credential. The following brief presents the most recently available
About 25% of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions have children. Despite their growing strength in number, however, student parents continue to face unique obstacles that prevent them from attaining credentials at rates comparable to their peers. Student parents’ educational outcomes are not only important for the students themselves, but also have a significant impact on
Only about half of students placed into developmental mathematics complete the developmental sequence and continue on to credit-bearing coursework. Many institutions have turned to first-year seminars as a strategy for developing the skills of underprepared students. This series of papers funded through the Greater Texas Foundation Faculty Fellows program describes
Mastering foundational math and science concepts is key to success in many college and career pathways, but the specialized vocabulary required in these subject areas can be a barrier for students whose native language is not the primary instructional language used in school. Asset-based pedagogical approaches that help students use
Although an additional credential beyond a high school diploma is increasingly required for access to careers that pay living wages, students from low-income families are less likely than their peers to enroll in and complete postsecondary education. In Texas, dual credit programs, which offer students the chance to complete college
The foundation engaged an external evaluation team to assess the impact of the GTF Scholars program. Recently they concluded their study of the first wave of the program, which served 485 students across five cohorts and four institutions. Using a rigorous, quasi-experimental, mixed-methods approach, the evaluators concluded GTF Scholars are more significantly likely to persist ...
Greater Texas Foundation invests in student-centered solutions that allow more Texans to achieve their postsecondary goals. As part of our grantmaking strategy, we support interventions that make college more affordable so cost does not create a barrier to completion of a credential. The following brief presents the most recently available data on the financial needs ...
About 25% of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions have children. Despite their growing strength in number, however, student parents continue to face unique obstacles that prevent them from attaining credentials at rates comparable to their peers. Student parents’ educational outcomes are not only important for the students themselves, but also have a significant impact on their children and communities. This brief describes ...
Only about half of students placed into developmental mathematics complete the developmental sequence and continue on to credit-bearing coursework. Many institutions have turned to first-year seminars as a strategy for developing the skills of underprepared students. This series of papers funded through the Greater Texas Foundation Faculty Fellows program describes the impact of two first-year ...
Mastering foundational math and science concepts is key to success in many college and career pathways, but the specialized vocabulary required in these subject areas can be a barrier for students whose native language is not the primary instructional language used in school. Asset-based pedagogical approaches that help students use their native language to understand ...
Although an additional credential beyond a high school diploma is increasingly required for access to careers that pay living wages, students from low-income families are less likely than their peers to enroll in and complete postsecondary education. In Texas, dual credit programs, which offer students the chance to complete college courses at low or no ...
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