Share the good news

Recognize and promote your district's achievements and shape the public perception of Texas schools. Get some good news, learn how to spread the word, and see what school districts and others are doing.

Understand your school board

Learn more about what school boards do in Texas:

• Ensure creation of a vision and goals
• Adopt policies
• Hire and evaluate the superintendent
• Approve the annual budget
• Communicate the district's vision and success to the community

Fundamental role of public schools

Public schools, as the backbone of our American way of life, foster our ideals of freedom, shared values, and the integration of peoples, and meet the changing needs of our evolving society through a commitment that every child can succeed and become a contributing member of it. Read more.

Good News brochure

Take a look at a sample brochure with news and ideas you can use. Consider developing a piece that highlights your local district’s good news. Let Texans know why they can take pride in the commitment of public schools to prepare all children for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.