The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether they are ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading,...

The rural high school students of our area have been successfully enrolling in dual credit academic coursework for a number of years now, however this opportunity has been expanded in the last few years by the ACCSS program. The Alliance for College & Career...

Community colleges are crucial for rural communities, acting as economic and social anchors. They provide access to education and workforce training, fostering economic development and improving local employment opportunities. This is one of the driving forces that...

When one hears the word Sausagefest, exercise is not usually the first thing to come to mind. On Saturday, April 5, 2025 there were 78 brave souls that registered for the 5K, determined that few extra miles that morning might earn them a few extra samples that...

Rural youth deserve the opportunity to dream big and pursue their goals! That is one of the impacts of the Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) a collaborative program involving Blinn College District and Flatonia, Schulenburg, Weimar, Columbus,...

There is no question that the quality of our teachers impact students well beyond their academic growth. Teachers are strongly linked to significant increases in high school graduation rates, college completion, and salary earnings. Texas teachers also impact their...

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $30,000 to the Fayette Community Foundation for the Alliance for College and Career Student Success (ACCSS) program at Blinn College. Monies donated will be used for the ACCSS dual credit scholarship program and/or...

The Trellis Foundation has awarded a three-year, $370,000 grant to the Alliance for College and Career Student Success (ACCSS), a partnership of the Blinn College District and six rural school districts in Fayette, Colorado, and Lavaca counties. “This grant is going...

With the assistance of ACCSS partner, Schulenburg ISD, serving as the fiscal agent, the Alliance for College and Career Student Success (ACCSS) was awarded a $50,000 Summer Career and Technical education grant from the Texas Education Agency. These funds will support...

Summer bridge programs are designed to ease the transition to college and support postsecondary success by providing students with the academic skills and social resources needed to succeed in a college environment. These same skills can prepare high school students...

The Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) held their first annual 5K race in conjunction with the Schulenburg Sausage Festival on April 6, 2024. It was a perfect day for a small-town run, with athletes traveling from as far as Austin or Round Rock...