Applications now open for Take Care of Texas ambassador program

The Take Care of Texas program is preparing for the 2025-26 school year by opening applications to its Ambassador Program. The program is designed to provide educators with knowledge and resources to spread awareness of the Take Care of Texas program with colleagues and administrators.

“The ambassadors should be K-12 science educators who are passionate about protecting the Texas environment and are willing to provide feedback on the curriculum to improve educational resources and promote the Take Care of Texas program within their schools and communities,” a media release read.

Over the 2025-26 school year, the ambassadors will utilize provided lesson plans and share information about the program and its contests with colleagues and students across the state.

The application window is open until Aug. 8. Take Care of Texas has increased the number of spots so more teachers have the opportunity to participate. Selected ambassadors will be notified before the end of August.

For more information, visit www.takecareoftexas.org/ambassador-program, which is overseen by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.