Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition

Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition TLEEC is co-administered by the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF).

The Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC) is a collaborative of organizations and individuals with the mission to improve the quality of public education for all children, with a focus on racial equity. TLEEC, formerly TLEC, was organized in 2001. We advocate for fair funding, teaching quality, high-quality curriculum and instructional practices, quality bilingual education for English learners, and enhanced college access and success.

08/03/2026

🌟 Applications Are Now Open for the 2026–2027 TACHE Mentorship Program!

Ready to grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and build meaningful connections?

The TACHE Mentorship Program pairs mentors and mentees for a six-month journey focused on:
✨ Learn – Build relationships and self-awareness
✨ Lead – Strengthen leadership and professional development
✨ Lift – Share knowledge and empower others

πŸ“… Program: August 2026 – February 2027
πŸ’» Virtual Kickoff: August 12, 2026
πŸ—“οΈ Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
πŸ“ Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8P7zS9js23xkKjtJZSfJ4YApzMo88QQe8_s5VEPIPebxA5w/viewform

Whether you're looking to mentor or be mentored, this program offers valuable opportunities for personal, academic, and professional growth.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey!

08/03/2026

Get insights into how career-connected classrooms work! IDRA's summer externship program connects educators with local employers to bring real-world STEM learning into the classroom. This summer, 10 teachers explored engineering, cybersecurity, manufacturing and more. And industry professionals help...

08/03/2026
08/03/2026

While cities across Texas strive to grow a college-educated workforce, growing restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts could hinder their plans for economic growth.

These federal and state restrictions are unfolding against a backdrop of disparities in college access and success, according to a new IDRA research brief.

To learn more about the study: https://www.idra.org/education_policy/beyond-the-bans-idra-research-brief/

08/03/2026

SEAT’s Texas Legislative Fellowship offers an intensive and hands-on program to engage students in the legislative session 🫣πŸͺ‘πŸ€©πŸ’ΈπŸ₯³πŸ“ Apply now at seatx.org/legefellows (link in bio) πŸ”—

08/03/2026
07/28/2026

IDRA’s Building a College Ambassador Program guide is part of Toolkit 1: How to Build Student-to-Student Networks in the Community-Based College Access Toolkit.

It helps schools connect high school students with college students to share real experiences and guidance on the transition to college.

Free and available in English and Spanish
πŸ”— https://idra.news/CollegeAccessToolkit

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07/28/2026

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