IN THE COMMUNITY
YOUNG ACHIEVERS FORUM - NMSU 2018
In 2018 CREEED was a proud supporter of the second annual Young Achievers Forum held at New Mexico State University. The annual program gives middle schoolers from southern New Mexico and their parents the opportunity to engage in college readiness pep rallies, informational lectures, and hands-on activities that promote post-secondary education and explore different career fields in STEM, business, and liberal arts.
YOUNG ACHIEVERS FORUM - UTEP 2018
Dr. Diana Natalicio, UTEP President (1988-2019), kicked off the 2018 Young Achievers Forum at UTEP's Magoffin Auditorium. Sixth graders from the El Paso region came together on UTEP's campus to participate in a day of motivation, education, and first-hand college campus experience. This opportunity gives middle schoolers and their parents the chance to explore various career paths and a guide to pursuing a post-secondary education.
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STATE OF EDUCATION ADDRESS - 2018
Amy O'Rourke, director of CREEED's Choose To Excel initiative, spoke at the 2018 State of Education address held at the El Paso Convention Center. During her speech O'Rourke emphasized the importance of the education of future generations and their relation to future economic expansion in region. Each year CREEED works to improve the college readiness of students in the Borderplex and promotes the attainment of post-secondary degrees. SYLVIA HOPP SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION - 2018
On June 15, 2018, Angelica Jasso, a senior at San Elizario High School was awarded the second-ever Sylvia Hopp Scholarship on behalf of CREEED to support her post-secondary education endeavors. The Sylvia Hopp Scholarship was founded in 2017 and awards $2,500 to high school seniors in the San Elizario Independent School District. |
CHOOSE TO EXCEL SUMMIT - 2017
Topics included diversifying the number of high-performing schools in the region, strengthening the educator talent pipeline, and increasing student and parental engagement. The topics were chosen to specifically address some of the most pressing challenges the region faces in education and to identify opportunities for collaboration.
In addition to El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and community and education leaders from El Paso County, the summit convened representatives from the Texas Education Agency, Teach for America, Excellent Schools New Mexico, Educate Texas, and over eleven state or national public charter school organizations.
The Choose to Excel Summit was the official launch of a continued initiative by CREEED to partner with regional and national organizations to increase educational attainment for El Paso and advance education through innovative and data-driven models of success. The release for the Summit can be found here.
In addition to El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and community and education leaders from El Paso County, the summit convened representatives from the Texas Education Agency, Teach for America, Excellent Schools New Mexico, Educate Texas, and over eleven state or national public charter school organizations.
The Choose to Excel Summit was the official launch of a continued initiative by CREEED to partner with regional and national organizations to increase educational attainment for El Paso and advance education through innovative and data-driven models of success. The release for the Summit can be found here.
STATE OF EDUCATION: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR OUR FUTURE -
2017
2017
On April 20, 2017, The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce held their annual State of Education event and focused the discussions on the findings and recommendations of the 60x30 El Paso Report. The event convened business, academic and community leaders to discuss ways the region can improve educational outcomes and workforce preparedness.
Download the statement issued by Richard Castro, Board Chairman of CREEED.
http://www.creeed.org/uploads/6/8/1/4/68144655/creeed_statement_-_state_of_education_2017.pdf
Download the statement issued by Richard Castro, Board Chairman of CREEED.
http://www.creeed.org/uploads/6/8/1/4/68144655/creeed_statement_-_state_of_education_2017.pdf
60 X 30 EL PASO LAUNCH - 2017
On January 12, 2017 CREEED Board Members came together with local and state business, academic, and civic leaders including Jon Barela, Chief Executive Officer, The Borderplex Alliance, Jack T. Chapman, Chairman of the Greater EP Chamber of Commerce, Chris Coxon, Managing Director of Programs, Educate Texas, Elke Cummings, Interim Chief Executive Officer, MPH, YWCA, Richard Dayoub, CEO of the Greater EP Chamber of Commerce, Dr. David Gardner, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Academic Officer, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Dennis P. Jones, President Emeritus, National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, and Dr. William Serrata, President, El Paso Community College to discuss the 60x30EP report and the new 60x30 El Paso initiative.
To read the English news release, click here. To read the Spanish news release, click here.
To read the English news release, click here. To read the Spanish news release, click here.