The Texas Talent Trajectory (T3) leverages data collected across the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative (Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas Workforce Commission) to provide insights into Texas students’ educational pathways from 8th grade into Texas higher education and beyond.
Formerly known as the 8th Grade Cohort Longitudinal Report, T3 allows users to filter data by Texas regions, counties, school districts, campuses, and selected student characteristics, such as family economic status, ethnicity, and gender.
In the coming months, the T3 tool will be updated to include data about students’ enrollments in out-of-state institutions and their employment outcomes.
Click through the tabs to see how T3 aims to clarify educational trends by answering the following questions:
Student Progress: How many 8th grade students progress through grades 9 to 12, and among these students, how many:
- Graduate from a Texas public high school?
- Enroll in Texas higher education within six years of high school graduation?
- Earn a degree or other credential from a Texas higher education institution within six years of high school graduation?
Education Milestones: How many Texas high school graduates enroll in higher education within the state and go on to complete a degree or credential? How many students start at a two-year college, then transfer and complete a four-year degree?
Local Educational Landscapes: What do educational pathways look like for students within specific school districts and campuses?
Disparities in Student Outcomes: How do students’ pathways into and through Texas higher education differ when considering student gender, ethnicity, and economic status?
The T3 tool allows high school and college administrators and policymakers to explore whether trends in enrollments and completions are consistent for students in their region, school district, or campus. These data can be used to help focus resources to help more Texas students participate in and benefit from the value of higher education.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is committed to serving as a resource, partner, and advocate to advance the state’s strategic plan, Building a Talent Strong Texas. To realize these goals, the strategic use of data is vital to help educators and policymakers focus attention and resources, drive improvement, and expand opportunities for all Texas students.