Education Opens Doors, Inc.

Exciting news! Our partnership with All Points North Foundation is renewed, backed by a generous $60,000 grant. Founded in 2011, the Foundation shares our commitment to equal opportunities for everyone's "True North." This funding will drive our current school year program, focusing on empowering teachers through training and engagement. Together, we're shaping an inclusive educational landscape, ensuring every individual has the chance to achieve their goals. Stay tuned for the impactful initiatives and positive changes ahead!

To learn more about All Points North Foundation, you can visit their website here: https://bit.ly/4bjbW98

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As we celebrate the holidays and approach the new year, we want to express our deepest thanks for your belief in the EOD program. Your generosity has impacted over 12,000 middle school students this year and touched the lives of 90,000 since 2010.

Our mission continues, and we invite you to create a lasting impact with your year-end gift. Fuel a student's dream for a brighter future— give your gift today https://educationopensdoors.org/holiday/

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As we celebrate the holidays and approach the new year, we want to express our deepest thanks for your belief in the EOD program. Your generosity has impacted over 12,000 middle school students this year and touched the lives of 90,000 since 2010.

Our mission continues, and we invite you to create a lasting impact with your year-end gift. Fuel a student's dream for a brighter future— give your gift today https://educationopensdoors.org/holiday/

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THANK YOU to all of our supporters on ! This year, we raised $9,570 during the 18 hours of NTX Giving Day! This is always one of our favorite days of the year, seeing our community come together to support all the wonderful organizations doing wonderful work in North Texas. Because of you all, we will be able to reach even more teachers and students this school year and beyond!

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Education Opens Doors has made a significant impact over the past decade, touching the lives of 80,000+ students and 1,400+ teachers. We're on a mission to help over 12,000 students this year with vital college and career guidance.

Your support has been instrumental in our success, allowing us to empower students and educators alike. As North Texas Giving Day approaches, we kindly request your support. We aim to raise $5,000 by tomorrow, and every contribution, big or small, helps.

Please visit click here to make a difference today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Eodntxgd23

Thank you for supporting Education Opens Doors, our teachers, and students.

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Support Education Opens Doors, Inc. on NTX Giving Day Education Opens Doors believes all students deserve the opportunity to pursue their limitless potential. They have the right to understand the value of an education and how to access and attain all options available to them after high school. Yet, systems of inequity

As North Texas Giving Day approaches, we are thrilled to share the story of one of our incredible teachers, Miss Johnson. Her journey from the corporate world to the classroom is a testament to the transformative power of education.⁠
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Miss Johnson started her career with a business degree and a successful corporate job. However, she soon realized her true calling was in education. She then made a bold leap and transitioned to the classroom, where she has been a dedicated CTE (Career and Technical Education) teacher at Crowley Middle School for the past four years. This year, Miss Johnson started utilizing the EOD curriculum for the first time. ⁠
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In this short time, Miss Johnson has witnessed a profound transformation in her students. Through the EOD curriculum, they are now making informed decisions about their career paths, aligning them with their unique skills and passions. The EOD curriculum has played a pivotal role in guiding these young minds towards fulfilling futures.⁠
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As North Texas Giving Day is a week away, we invite you to be part of our mission to empower teachers like Miss Johnson. Your support will help us continue to provide innovative educational resources, mentorship, and opportunities for students in North Texas. Please consider making a donation to help us reach our $5,000 goal today (https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Eodntxgd23). Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of students and ensure a brighter future for our community.⁠

Donate today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Eodntxgd23

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Education Opens Doors is creating profound change during the 2023-2024 school year, reaching 12,000 students and 100 teachers across 67 middle school campuses in North Texas. Our focus on providing essential college and career guidance to middle school students is shaping their futures in extraordinary ways. This transformation is made possible by community members like you, whose support enables us to consistently impact students' lives throughout North Texas, year after year.

Your North Texas Giving Day donations will go directly towards our mission to activate all students to determine and pursue an informed future. Any contribution you can make - whether it be a gift of your own or reaching out to others for awareness - will help us reach our goal of $5,000. Thank you for your support of Education Opens Doors, our teachers, and our students!

Donate today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Eodntxgd23

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We are so thankful for our school partners and for WFAA hosting a supply drive in August!

🌈 Celebrating Pride Month with Education Opens Doors! 🎓✨
Join us as we honor and celebrate , embracing its rich history and the importance of diversity and inclusion. At Education Opens Doors, we believe that every student deserves equal opportunities to reach their limitless potential. Regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, or background, we stand united in our commitment to creating an inclusive and empowering educational environment. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter, more accepting future! 🌟🌈

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Teachers have such a profound impact on a child's life, and you are making a positive difference in the world as you educate the next generation. To celebrate , we partnered with Independent Financial to ensure EOD teachers feel appreciated. We wanted to thank our EOD teachers who have spent extra time learning the EOD curriculum and working closely with our Implementation Managers to ensure their students have the tools and resources to make critical decisions.

Tag an educator that inspires you & that you are grateful for! Thank you to all the teachers making a positive difference in the world.

Is it time we add career-focused pennants to the walls of middle and high? Walk around most schools today and you'll see hallways lined with colleges and universities. Our mission is to activate students to determine and pursue an informed future, including going straight into a career after high school. As Forbes writes, "Why are we sending the visual signal that the 'name on the pennant' is the endgame for our learners? What would it take to reorient our learners’ aspirations to include both postsecondary education and career pathways?" Read more here: bit.ly/40fLmY2



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The EOD office will be closed the week of March 13th - March 17th! We will return to normal business hours on Monday, March 20th!

Happy International Women’s Day!

Someone that inspires us is Malala Yuosafzai! Malala is an advocate for female education and is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

“Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world” - Malala Yuosafzai

Tag a women educator below who inspired you and share why!

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It's Middle Level Education Month! At EOD, we believe that the middle school years are critical years when it comes to informing students and their families about how to plan for their high school and post-secondary lives. Read our 2022 piece in about why middle school is the perfect time for college and career instruction: bit.ly/3ZvQEie

As National CTE month concludes, we wanted to bring back to the forefront our feature in The Hechinger Report, highlighting the work we're doing with Dallas ISD CTE department across all middle schools in the district: "The path to a career could start in middle school." Read more here: http://bit.ly/3EJw2KJ



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Happy Black History Month!

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A new national survey found that Americans think K-12 schools should put a higher priority on preparing students for careers and basic life skills rather than college readiness. At EOD, this is a trend that we've been following for several years, which is why our program emphasizes future-ready skills such as problem solving and growth mindset. Read more about shifting priorities in the report titled "Purpose of Education Index" here: bit.ly/3Jt9KAn

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It has been noted by many that young people today are very invested in the world and its future. What an amazing aspect of our young people! EOD has chosen to lean into this trend and hopes to encourage students to engage in their community and become problem solvers. While the problems that students may choose to engage with are as diverse as the students themselves, EOD wants students to feel confident and prepared to harness their soft skills to improve their community and their future.

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It's National School Choice Week! At EOD, we advocate for smart, thoughtful, impact-driven choice programs for public school districts across the United States. Options are critical for students and their families and we assure that they have access to the information needed to make informed decisions about the future. But often, information about school choice is misguided. Read our piece in Texas Tribune on the important differences between school choice and school vouchers here: http://bit.ly/3XXlzm3

Last week, our Direct Service team hosted our Spring Teacher Training. It was a wonderful event! Strong relationships were established, accountability measures were put into play, and the new curriculum was showcased on a more effective and efficient level. We are so excited for what 2023 has in store for Education Opens Doors!

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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jeannie Stone, Drexell Owusu, and Dr. Eric Ban have been appointed to the EOD Board of Directors. The trio brings over eight decades of public education experience and knowledge to EOD, and comes aboard at a key inflection point in EOD's growth.

Read the full announcement here: http://bit.ly/3ZgalL7

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EOD is proud to have been featured by the national education blog Hechinger Report for the work that we're doing with Dallas ISD. Read "The path to a career could start in middle school" here https://bit.ly/3Wawitf

Why starting career education in middle school pays off Preparing students for a changing workforce is one of the goals behind a movement to get kids thinking about their career plans at a younger age.

Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a joyful New Year. The EOD office will be closed until Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 to enjoy the holiday season. Best wishes from your friends at EOD!

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We hope that you will consider supporting Education Opens Doors this holiday season. Your support will impact students like Bianca, an EOD alumnus, who is now a senior at Booker T. Washington High School. Bianca’s story starts with her mom, Jennifer, who grew up in a West Dallas neighborhood where education was not a priority. Jennifer knew she wanted more for Bianca. The EOD program was that solution providing Bianca support and a clear pathway to start planning her future.

Many students are challenged by the lack of guidance provided in high school. On average, Texas students receive less than 40 minutes of guidance each year. We believe students deserve more resources. For every $100 donated, we can provide our program to one more student in need and ensure that 40 minutes of college and career guidance turns into 1,200 minutes.

Make a gift today! www.educationopensdoors.org/holiday

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This holiday season, our team at Education Opens Doors partnered with the North Texas Food Bank to make 1,510 bags, that came to 23,405 pounds of food, that will make 19,504 meals for families!

Business leaders are paying more attention to the importance of hiring employees with adequate social-emotional skills, which is why our curriculum features numerous SEL lessons for teachers to guide students through. Read more about the importance of SEL to the corporate world here: https://bit.ly/3j4rSFe
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Setting the Record Straight on Social-Emotional Learning: The Business Case for SEL Business leaders are paying more attention to the importance of hiring employees with adequate social-emotional skills.