Over the past year, LONESTARP3’s CONNECT Virtual Sessions have created a shared space for members and partners across Texas to engage, learn, and collaborate. With near-monthly sessions and interactive breakout discussions, participation has grown steadily – reflecting a shared commitment to exploring complex education challenges together.
This year’s sessions spanned a wide range of timely topics, from insights on educator pathways and accountability systems to updates on LONESTARP3 Research Collaboratives and the Data Council to connections with policy and philanthropy. Participants heard from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and philanthropic leaders, who offered insights that are not often accessible within the silos of their respective roles.
Sessions included:
These examples represent just a portion of the sessions offered this year. The learning from these sessions can continue beyond the conversations themselves. Slide decks and supporting resources from each presentation are available on the Past Events page of the LONESTARP3 website—creating a growing library of insights that members can revisit and use in their work.
Whether you joined us throughout the year or missed a session, we encourage you to explore past events and resources.
Shape future CONNECT Virtual Sessions
Looking ahead, we invite you to help shape the next year of CONNECT Virtual Sessions.
- What topics would be most valuable to explore?
- Are there insights or research you’d like to share?
- How might we change these sessions to better meet your needs?
Together, we can connect ideas, inform action, and support meaningful progress in Texas education through CONNECT Sessions.
