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## [Reimagining College and Career Exploration with My Texas Future and Direct Admissions](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/reimagining-college-and-career-exploration-with-my-texas-future-and-direct-admissions-blog)

 Posted by [Jared Garza - Network Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/author/jared-garza-network-marketing-coordinator) on Aug 18, 2026, 1:35:21 PM

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### *Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators*

On August 11, we hosted a [session](https://youtu.be/qOFWsXOdgD4?si=665pDBmsLmkSf3RS) showcasing how My Texas Future and Direct Admissions are reimagining college and career exploration with students and families. Katy Sombito, Program Manager of My Texas Future and Direct Admissions at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), highlighted important platform features in My Texas Future and provided information on the new Direct Admissions graduation requirement for the 26–27 school year. We also had Joanna Hernandez, Teacher and College and Career Advisor at Tornillo High School, join our session to provide a brief overview of how My Texas Future has become the foundation of her school’s college and career curriculum.

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## [Celebrating My Texas Future Schools](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/celebrating-my-texas-future-schools-blog)

 Posted by [Jared Garza - Network Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/author/jared-garza-network-marketing-coordinator) on May 14, 2026, 5:15:08 PM

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### *Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators*

On May 12, we hosted a session celebrating our My Texas Future Schools of Excellence. Brandon Griggs, Assistant Commissioner of College and Career Advising at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), conducted a roundtable discussion with representatives from each School of Excellence, where they provided strategies for implementing [**My Texas Future**](http://www.mytexasfuture.org/?utm_campaign=23048749-Direct%20Admissions&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ysu-QKDH3uFB7AEea5wmykGfLCWzA1DXto639JjszS5RfCXJJcb53TFzfLw7jM4YvMZZr) on campuses. We also celebrated all the schools that participated in the recognition program and thanked them for sharing My Texas Future with their students.

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 Topics: [Middle School](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/middle-school), [Webinar](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/webinar), [College Planning](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/college-planning), [High School](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/high-school), [College and Career Readiness Resources](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/college-and-career-readiness-resources), [My Texas Future](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/my-texas-future)

## [Fresh Tools: Insider Look into the Updated Texas OnCourse Academy](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/fresh-tools-insider-look-into-the-updated-texas-oncourse-academy)

 Posted by [Jared Garza - Network Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/author/jared-garza-network-marketing-coordinator) on Nov 21, 2025, 2:20:41 PM

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### *Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators*

Hello, educators! On November 18, we hosted an engaging session showcasing the new and refreshed [Texas OnCourse Academy](https://texasoncourse.org/educators/educator-development/texas-oncourse-academy/). THECB’s Jamie Bell and Samantha Gonzalez walked us through updated competencies, modules, and interactives, and shared helpful tips and resources to enhance your Academy experience.    

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 Topics: [Middle School](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/middle-school), [Webinar](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/webinar), [High School](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/high-school), [Texas OnCourse Academy](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/texas-oncourse-academy), [College and Career Readiness Resources](https://blog.texasoncourse.org/educator/tag/college-and-career-readiness-resources)

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