Community Collaboration between T3 Partnership and Paul Quinn Connects CISD Students with an Accessible and Affordable Pathway to College
WHAT: Crowley Independent School District (CISD), Paul Quinn College, and Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership are teaming up to give CISD middle school students an inspiring inside look at college, encouraging higher learning, and opening doors for the future of our community.
Middle school students will “test drive” a college course, gaining an invaluable early glimpse into collegiate life. The students who participate in the college preview day have the opportunity to open and contribute to their My529 account, making college more affordable, with T3 Partnership.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 1, from 10:00 am – 1:15 pm
· Schedule of Events
· Media interviews – 10:00 am to 10:20 am
· PQC Activity – 10:20 am to 10:55 am
· HFS Lunch – 11:00 am to 11:45 am
· Class – 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
WHERE: Paul Quinn College, Adams Building, 3837 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, TX 75241
WHO: Along with 50 students from Summer Creek Middle School.
· Dr. Clarence Williams, Assistant Chief of School Leadership, Quinnite School Network
· Dr. Lamont Smith, CEO of Quinnite School Network
· Dr. Tonni Grant, Special Assistant to the Superintendent for CCMR Accountability
· Natalie Young Williams, President and CEO of Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership
· Kynnidi Peach, 8th Grader at Summer Creek Middle School and T3 Partnership Student
HISTORY: In August 2024, Crowley ISD and Paul Quinn College announced their historic Texas Innovation Partnership, established by Senate Bill 1882. As part of the partnership, the Quinnite Schools Network (QSN), a dedicated educational division of Paul Quinn College, is spearheading initiatives that connect middle school students with college life. As part of Paul Quinn College, QSN operationalizes CISD middle school campus programs by providing a pathway to college, career, and beyond.
Tarrant To & Through Partnership joined forces with Crowley ISD in 2022 to provide students with the tools and resources they need to better understand their postsecondary options after high school and connect their educational journey to a career path that fulfills their life goals. CISD has two GO Centers where students can familiarize themselves with the college admissions process and various higher education pathways available to them, as well as build a relationship with their T3 advisor.
The college excursion will be one of many, featuring interactive workshops, discussion panels with college students, and a guided tour of the historic Paul Quinn College campus. With this initiative, Crowley ISD, Paul Quinn College, and Tarrant To & Through Partnership aim to make a lasting impact on each student, building confident, college-ready middle school leaders.
