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Transformative legislative changes in Texas—namely, House Bill 3 (HB3) and House Bill 8 (HB8)—have introduced both exciting opportunities and real challenges for rural school districts. These bills aim to transform how education systems align with workforce needs,...

  Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp Joins CEN Board of Directors [Austin, TX] – Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) Board of Directors unanimously approved the addition of retiring Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp to its Board...

Greater Texas Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million to Collegiate Edu-Nation to Expand Postsecondary Pathways in Rural Texas   ROSCOE, TX - June 6, 2025 — Greater Texas Foundation has awarded a $1,118,985 grant to Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) to strengthen and...

Collegiate Edu-Nation Hosts Practitioner and Stakeholder Panel at TASA Midwinter, Launches “The North Star Venture” Fundraising Campaign [ROSCOE, TX – January 23, 2025] – Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) is thrilled to announce its Practitioner and Stakeholder Panel...

Collegiate Edu-Nation Advances Rural Empowerment, Advocacy and Thought-Leadership with Strategic Growth Initiative [ROSCOE, TX - December 15, 2024] - Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) is proud to highlight its continued focus on transforming rural education and community...

[ROSCOE, TX - August 1, 2024] -Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) is proud to announce the finalized roster of AmeriCorps members for the 2024-2025 program year. With every cohort, CEN continues to foster a community of educators who are passionate about serving rural...

Job Title: FAFSA Completion Drive Coach Location: Rural Communities Job Type: Contract (Mid-June to August)* *short term contract position* Overview of Collegiate Edu-Nation Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) is a statewide network that promotes the P-20 Model for 21st...

Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN), a leading educational network dedicated to empowering rural communities, announces the appointment of two distinguished educators to its leadership team. Michelle Smith and Katy Cade will be joining CEN as the Chief of Schools and School...

  [ABILENE, TX, April 11, 2024] – The City of Abilene, in a significant move to bridge the educational and career achievement gaps within its adult population, announces a pioneering partnership with Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) to lead the expansion of the...