Nashville Songwriting Legends to Perform at Exclusive Foundation Fundraiser

Grammy-nominated songwriters are bringing their chart-topping hits to West Texas in a unique fundraising event. The Education Foundation of Odessa will host “Nashville Songwriters Under the West Texas Stars” on Saturday, March 1, featuring country music powerhouses Rhett Akins and The Warren Brothers. Akins, a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and ACM Songwriter of […]

Grant Showcase: Thinking Outside the Breakout Box

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We’re proud to highlight the 36 innovative educators who received over $75,000 in grants through our 2024-2025 Grants for Inspiration & Innovation program! These grants support creative teaching methods that make a lasting impact on students. One standout example comes from Mrs. Davila’s 4th grade GT class, where students recently engaged in an interactive lesson […]

Inspiration Station: Mobile Innovation Brings STEAM Education to Odessa Students

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  The Education Foundation of Odessa’s Inspiration Station, a mobile educational vehicle, is transforming how students across the district access STEAM resources and hands-on learning experiences. The project, which began as a board member’s vision inspired by childhood memories of a mobile library, has evolved into a comprehensive educational platform offering everything from STEM activities […]