Steady State Impact

We're thrilled to have been a part of the Louisiana Reimagine School Systems Initiative! Over the past few years, we've worked alongside Empower Schools to support seven school systems across Louisiana in implementing innovative educational practices. By leveraging local context and real-life experience, we provided community-centric solutions to help schools build stronger, more equitable educational outcomes. This initiative may have concluded, but the impact will continue to resonate in classrooms, communities, and futures across the state. We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this transformational work.

What a fantastic day we had in Region 8 last Friday! Steady State is thrilled to collaborate with the visionary leaders from Chapel Hill ISD (Mt. Pleasant), Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD, Harts Bluff ISD, Hughes Springs ISD, Pewitt CISD, Northeast Texas Community College, Region 8 Education Service Center, and Workforce Solutions of Northeast Texas on the development of an exciting new R-PEP initiative. The Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEP) program is designed to help rural school districts form agreements with one another to create robust college and career pathways. R-PEP aims to enhance access to high-quality post-secondary opportunities for rural students through collaborative efforts across districts. In partnership with Empower Schools we are incredibly proud to assist these early R-PEP participants in this planning effort, working closely with these pioneering districts to drive impactful, locally-informed, high-wage career pathways for their students.

Did you know a student in certain Permian Basin ISDs will earn more than $1M than their peers over their lifetime with an Associates Degree based on tailored economic development strategies? Steady State Impact specializes in workforce innovation, with a nuanced understanding of the pivotal role that local context plays in the formulation of economic development strategies. Our organization excels in crafting innovative initiatives that are meticulously tailored to address the distinctive needs and characteristics of the communities we engage with across the nation. These initiatives are informed by comprehensive input from stakeholders residing and working within those communities. Given the vast diversity of the United States, a uniform approach is impractical; instead, it is often necessary to challenge conventional methods and explore innovative solutions. An illustrative example of our work is embodied in our rural economic development workstream, which is grounded in cross-sector collaboration among K-12 education, higher education institutions, and employers. This approach is exemplified by the Permian Basin Innovation Zone (PBIZ), a model that functions as a localized industry pipeline. This pipeline is collaboratively managed by three public school systems, a coordinating nonprofit organization, and higher education partners. The PBIZ is a testament to our commitment to rigorously prioritizing opportunities that lead to high-wage, high-demand careers post-graduation, enabling students to thrive within their communities regardless of their postsecondary trajectory. Participation in the PBIZ is projected to result in significant economic benefits for students, with those attaining a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or aligned industry certification expected to realize an estimated additional lifetime earnings exceeding $1 million compared to their non-PBIZ peers in the region. Notably, within the local workforce context, an associate’s degree offers the highest earning potential among the postsecondary options. If that money were invested back into their community economy via goods and services, it would equate to $72,500 in sales tax revenue, per student. There are ~500 students in PBIZ district high schools, which would result in $36.25M in economic development over the next 45 years, per high school cohort. This is how small rural communities not only survive, but thrive! Through a framework of shared responsibility, pooled resources, and student-centered programming, the PBIZ represents a sustainable educational innovation that is well-positioned to enhance the local economy for generations to come. Steady State is proud to do this work alongside Empower Schools, CareerCraft, and Education Partnership of the Permian Basin.

Did you know a student in certain Permian Basin ISDs will earn more than $1M than their peers over their lifetime with an Associates Degree based on tailored economic development strategies? Steady State Impact specializes in workforce innovation, with a nuanced understanding of the pivotal role that local context plays in the formulation of economic development strategies. Our organization excels in crafting innovative initiatives that are meticulously tailored to address the distinctive needs and characteristics of the communities we engage with across the nation. These initiatives are informed by comprehensive input from stakeholders residing and working within those communities. Given the vast diversity of the United States, a uniform approach is impractical; instead, it is often necessary to challenge conventional methods and explore innovative solutions. An illustrative example of our work is embodied in our rural economic development workstream, which is grounded in cross-sector collaboration among K-12 education, higher education institutions, and employers. This approach is exemplified by the Permian Basin Innovation Zone (PBIZ), a model that functions as a localized industry pipeline. This pipeline is collaboratively managed by three public school systems, a coordinating nonprofit organization, and higher education partners. The PBIZ is a testament to our commitment to rigorously prioritizing opportunities that lead to high-wage, high-demand careers post-graduation, enabling students to thrive within their communities regardless of their postsecondary trajectory. Participation in the PBIZ is projected to result in significant economic benefits for students, with those attaining a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or aligned industry certification expected to realize an estimated additional lifetime earnings exceeding $1 million compared to their non-PBIZ peers in the region. Notably, within the local workforce context, an associate’s degree offers the highest earning potential among the postsecondary options. If that money were invested back into their community economy via goods and services, it would equate to $72,500 in sales tax revenue, per student. There are ~500 students in PBIZ district high schools, which would result in $36.25M in economic development over the next 45 years, per high school cohort. This is how small rural communities not only survive, but thrive! Through a framework of shared responsibility, pooled resources, and student-centered programming, the PBIZ represents a sustainable educational innovation that is well-positioned to enhance the local economy for generations to come. Steady State is proud to do this work alongside Empower Schools, CareerCraft, and Education Partnership of the Permian Basin.

Happy First Day of School! The Steady State Impact team was excited to see students at J.W. Faulk Elementary and Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary on their first day of school this week. Steady State Impact is supporting the LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM in implementing the ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) model at both campuses. These two campuses are the second and third ACE model campuses in Louisiana, following the opening of the Reimagine Academy in Ville Platte last year, another campus that Steady State has the pleasure to work alongside. ACE is a proven model that ensures our students of greatest need have access to effective educators and leaders to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. By creating a supportive and enriching environment, the ACE model benefits not only students, but also educators and families, which creates a holistic approach to education. Steady State Impact is proud to work alongside LPSS Leadership and the PUGH FAMILY FOUNDATION in serving the Lafayette community.

The Teacher Education Agency is hiring a Strategic Compensation Specialist! The Compensation Specialist will play an important role in planning and implementing a strategy to promote high-quality compensation systems for teachers and other staff members within the state of Texas. The Specialist will lead the department’s efforts to support districts and ESCs in developing effective spending plans for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) applications, as well as supporting the evaluation of various compensation models within districts. The ideal candidate would be smart, self-reflective, a good learner, a good communicator, and passionate about improving conditions for teachers and administrators. Steady State is a proud partner of the Texas Education Agency - especially within the Teacher Incentive Allotment - and is excited to meet whoever joins this team. Is it you? Apply today or share with someone who comes to mind!

We're thrilled to introduce the new Steady State Impact website! It's been a journey refreshing our brand and creating a platform that truly reflects our work and approach. We believe this new site tells our story, showcases our impact, and helps us connect with both current and future clients. The wait was definitely worth it! A big shoutout to Social Revolt Agency for guiding us through this process.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced that over $290 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds have been awarded to nearly 25,000 designated Texas Teachers during the 2023-24 school year. The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) elevates the education profession by providing districts with systems and funding to recruit promising new teachers, retain their best teachers, and incentivize teachers to work in high-needs schools and difficult-to-staff positions.  Steady State is a proud partner of over 40 designated districts, ranging from cohort A to cohort G, assisting these campuses in recognizing impactful educators across the State as they work to improve student growth and success in their classrooms. We are grateful to have wonderful partners in this work, including Educate Texas and Texas Impact Network (TIN). Read more at the following press release from TEA: https://bit.ly/3KGdKwy

Steady State is thrilled to work alongside two clients: the Permian Basin Innovation Zone (PBIZ) and the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (RSIZ), which have been designated as the first Rural Pathways Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Steady State works with wonderful partners like CareerCraft and Empower Schools to support innovative rural district leaders in building industry-aligned, high-wage pathways across district lines.

The Steady State team takes on the Partners for Rural Impact: 2024 Rural Summit! The Steady State team was excited to be among rural leaders from across the nation, discussing initiatives and tools serving rural students. At the conference, our joint rural collaborative work - in partnership with Empower Schools and CareerCraft - was shared with leaders from all over the country. These collaboratives highlight the true collective impact that partnerships between higher education, school districts, and the local workforce can bring to communities. Steady State is proud to work alongside rural leaders nationwide to create innovative, locally informed plans and solutions that serve their communities.