Pershing Elementary School in San Antonio has delivered one of the most striking academic turnarounds in the area after moving from an F rating to a B in one year, earning an overall 89 out of 100 in the … Read the rest
Author: Logan Pierce
Games of Texas Drive Local Sports Growth
Games of Texas is more than a multi-sport date on a civic calendar. The event gives young athletes a stage, brings families into local hotels and restaurants, and gives city leaders a clear example of how youth competition can feed … Read the rest
Fit Youth Program Builds Athlete Confidence
Fit Youth Program offers a helpful case study for communities that want sports to do more than fill a schedule. The available case material describes rising participation across regions and a clear focus on confidence, school readiness, cooperation, and athlete … Read the rest
Game Time Programs Build Tacoma Youth Bonds
Game Time programs show how a sports-first model can give young people more than practices, games, and tournament weekends. In Tacoma and nearby communities, the work is built around a simple but powerful idea: the court can become a place … Read the rest
Texas Rangers Foundation and Chevron Award Grants to Youth Organizations Across West Texas
Community partnerships continue to play an essential role in expanding educational opportunities for young Texans, particularly in rural regions where nonprofit organizations often rely on collaborative funding to serve students and families. A recent investment by the Texas Rangers Baseball … Read the rest
Communities Foundation of Texas Commits $10 Million to Student Success Initiatives
Educational success depends on more than classroom instruction. Students thrive when schools, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and philanthropic partners work together to expand access to quality learning opportunities, mentorship, scholarships, and career preparation. Across Texas, these collaborative investments continue creating … Read the rest
Project Transformation North Texas Celebrates Helping More Than 10,000 Young Readers
Strong literacy skills open doors to educational achievement, career opportunities, and lifelong civic engagement. Across Texas, nonprofit organizations continue investing in reading programs that do more than improve academic performance—they help children build confidence while giving young adults meaningful opportunities … Read the rest
Beaumont’s Lead43 Event Encourages Youth Leadership Through Community Engagement
Strong communities are built when young people have opportunities to develop leadership skills, connect with mentors, and participate in meaningful civic experiences. Across Texas, partnerships between local governments, universities, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders continue creating spaces where students can … Read the rest
Houston’s Trae Day Week of Service Brings Thousands Together to Empower Local Youth
Community service has long been one of the most effective ways to help young people develop leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and discover how they can make a lasting difference in the lives of others. Across Texas, nonprofit organizations, schools, and … Read the rest
Houston Teens Become FIFA World Cup Flag Bearers Through Community Leadership Programs
For many young athletes and community volunteers, the FIFA World Cup represents the highest level of international soccer. While millions of fans focus on the action taking place on the field, another memorable experience unfolds moments before kickoff. Selected young … Read the rest