Author: Maxi Bratcher

Education Opens Doors looks to support parents and students by providing parental education opportunities. BY kristen pereira, SENIOR curriculum specialist, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published in the Texas Tribune in December 2022 A common hurdle for many caregivers is a lack of information about high school choices and post-secondary paths. Any caregiver … Continued

Education nonprofits are uniquely positioned to help the country continue to heal from the pandemic. Read more about what trends we will see in philanthropy in 2023. BY MAXI BRATCHER, SENIOR ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published in the Texas Tribune in November 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected all of … Continued

With two vastly different opponents, the future of Texas public education now rests with the voters. Regardless of who Texans vote for, K-12 education will be greatly impacted for years to come. BY alex ijeh, implementation manager, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published in the Texas Tribune in October 2022 If the upcoming … Continued

Districts across the country are creating more choices and options for students as they enter high school and prepare for their post-secondary lives. How can we help ensure that students and their families are fully informed about these options? BY kristen pereira, senior curriculum specialst, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published in the … Continued

For ten years, our organization has provided students with life-changing information, helping them realize their limitless potential. The battle for education equity, however, is far from over. BY ROSCOE COMPTON-KELLY, CEO, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published in the Texas Tribune in August 2022 I was always a determined kid growing up, especially … Continued

The education policy winds are shifting towards school vouchers in many states across the country. It would benefit Texas to not fall into the trap. BY jeff mcguire, director of communications, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published in the Texas Tribune in July 2022 Just before the July 4th holiday, the state of … Continued

Evidence shows that postsecondary planning in middle school prepares students for better workforce choices. Our view of college and career readiness challenges the status quo. BY ROSCOE COMPTON-KELLY, CEO, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published in the Texas Tribune in June 2022 College and career readiness at the middle school level can no … Continued

The latest polls show Americans think public education is important but must be improved as we come out of the pandemic. However, policymakers and others in education reform are too focused on social issues as opposed to improving teaching and learning. BY jeff mcguire, director of communications, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published … Continued

In Texas, districts can receive millions of dollars every year for students considered college-, career- and military-ready. Why not invest the billions in unspent COVID relief dollars directly into solutions that increase the number of students reaching this status? BY ROSCOE COMPTON-KELLY, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, EDUCATION OPENS DOORS This article was previously published in … Continued