Focus Areas

E3 Alliance and our partners establish measurable focus areas to improve outcomes for Central Texas students. These focus areas are based on data, feedback from the community, and expert guidance.
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Research shows the early years of education are critical. Students in high-quality pre-K classrooms develop skills needed to be successful throughout life.
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Literacy is the foundation of a student’s educational career. From pre-K to 3rd grade, students learn to read. By 4th grade, students read to learn.
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We must identify the factors impacting students at key transition points in education so we can co-design a system that serves all students.
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Students need help developing skills and confidence to gain a postsecondary credential and succeed after high school. Our system must better align courses with students’ goals.
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Earning a workforce certificate or a two- or four-year degree is crucial. A credential after high school is paramount to student success and earning potential.
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Completing a credential after high school provides the opportunity for upward mobility. Our system can do more to ensure all students transition into fulfilling, enriching careers.