Friends of Texas Public Schools

05/29/2026

90.7% of Texas public school students in the class of 2024 graduated within four years!!

Dropout rates are down. Graduation rates are up. This is what Texas public schools make possible.

Read more 👇
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05/26/2026

Reduce, reuse, recycle... ♻️ The littles at Belton Early Childhood School turned everyday recyclables into next-level fashion at the Trashion Show, and they looked absolutely fabulous.

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Belton ISD

05/21/2026

Thank you to our Platinum partner, Gaggle!

Gaggle has been supporting student safety and well-being for more than 20 years. The pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology, they’ve helped hundreds of districts avoid tragedies and save lives.

Thank you for supporting our Texas public schools!

05/19/2026

We’re excited to partner with FranklyforSchools for an upcoming webinar featuring an outstanding panel of education leaders!

Join Celina Estrada Thomas, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and former Superintendent of Hutto ISD, along with Dr. Lizzy Johnson of VLK, Clif Cotton of Frankly Family Engagement, and Friends of Texas Public Schools Executive Director Leigh Anne Pearson, who will serve as the webinar M.C.

Together, we’ll discuss what it really takes to build trust with families — including practical strategies, real examples, and small shifts that can strengthen communication, relationships, and student success.

📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 4:00 PM Central

🎁 BONUS: The first 100 registrants who attend the live webinar will receive Frankly’s Bilingual Connection Cards for FREE!

P.S. We have some at home and our families LOVE them!

Register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05D9sm0

05/14/2026

🏆 History has been made.

Dr. Roosevelt Nivens, Lamar CISD Superintendent and Texas Association of School Administrators President-Elect, has been named the 2026 AASA National Superintendent of the Year — making him the first Texas superintendent in 25 years, and only the second EVER, to earn the nation's top honor!!

"Kind, courageous, mission-driven, and charismatic" — the words of TASA Executive Director Kevin Brown say it all. Dr. Nivens is a servant leader who knows firsthand the life-changing power of great schools, and he's spent his career making sure every student gets exactly that.

Congratulations, Dr. Nivens. Texas is proud.⭐

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05/12/2026

Nearly 100 students from public school districts across Houston put their creativity, teamwork, and problem solving skills to the test at the 2026 All Earth Ecobot Challenge. 🤖🌎

Through coding, collaboration, and hands on learning, students tackled real world engineering challenges focused on sustainability, innovation, and environmental stewardship while building STEM and workforce skills for the future.

“Learning has to be sneaky, and that’s why we love Ecobot,” said Harris County Department of Education Chief of Staff Danielle Bartz. “We are creating the next generation’s workforce by letting them play and learn about different careers.”

👏 Congratulations to all participating students, educators, and this year’s winners from Galena Park ISD, Alief Independent School District, Aldine ISD, and Houston Independent School District.

This is what opportunity in public education looks like.

Read more at the link below. ⬇️

https://na2.hubs.ly/H05r4Xj0

05/11/2026

Thank you to our Platinum partner, Lightspeed Technologies!

Lightspeed is on a mission to help every student hear every word. For over 30 years, they have delivered powerful instructional audio solutions to K-12 classrooms worldwide. Their products enhance communication and collaboration through crystal-clear, low-volume, highly intelligible sound.

Thank you for supporting our Texas public schools!

05/08/2026

WOW, this is a powerful reminder that public schools open doors to limitless futures. 🌕🚀

We’re proud to celebrate Austin ISD alumna Emily Nelson as she serves as chief flight director for the Artemis II mission, leading the next generation of space exploration. Stories like hers show students what’s possible when strong public schools nurture curiosity, talent, and big dreams.

05/07/2026

🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Week feels like the perfect time to celebrate the educators who make Texas public schools stronger every single day.

That’s why we’re proud to introduce the Friends of Texas Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award — a NEW honor recognizing one exceptional educator from a Friends member district each year. 🏆

This award was created to spotlight the incredible work happening in our public schools, celebrate the value of our Friends network, and create a meaningful moment of recognition at the annual Friends Dinner.

Help us recognize educators who are making a lasting impact on students and communities across Texas!!

Here’s what your nomination supports:

✨ Educator Honor: Recognized as the 2026 Friends of Texas Public Schools Teacher of the Year
💡 Classroom Impact: $1,000 grant for the winner’s classroom
🎉 Public Recognition: Celebration at our annual Friends of Texas Public Schools Dinner

📅 The deadline for all submissions is June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.

❤️ Nominate an Exceptional Teacher: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05lH510

Help us recognize educators who are making a lasting impact on students and communities across Texas.

05/04/2026

🍎✨ It is Teacher Appreciation Week and one of our favorite traditions is back!!

Our annual Amazon gift card giveaway has become something Texas public school teachers look forward to each year, and we are so excited to bring it back again 🎉

With the generous support of our corporate partners, we are giving away even more gift cards this year as a small thank you for the big difference you make every day 💙

Here is how to enter
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow our page
3️⃣ Share some good news from your classroom on our page https://na2.hubs.ly/H05fbzQ0

Tell us what is going right in your school, student wins, creative lessons, or moments that make you proud to be an educator. We love celebrating the stories that highlight the great work happening in Texas public schools ✨ Tag a fellow teacher to join in!

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