The census drives billions of federal dollars to public education, most of which is allocated to the National School Lunch Program, Title I Grants, and Special Education grants. In other words, the funding goes to the students who need support the most.
The Texas Demographics Center reports that a one percent undercount in Texas could result in the loss of $300 million per year or $3 billion for the next decade. Millions of students – and their families – rely on school programs that depend on the census for funding.
Between the pandemic and the fast approaching census deadline, Raise Your Hand Texas knew it would take a huge push to help make sure every Texan got counted. While working there as a Graphic Design & Production Intern, I helped design social media graphics in both Spanish and English highlighting the importance of the census, especially in relation to its impact on students and those who are a part of the public school system.
