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"Leslie, thank you on behalf of Garland ISD and myself
for the FOTPS membership, 'goodie bag', pledge, and
t-shirt. It was **so** generous to provide all the Customer
Care attendees with the free membership, framed and limited
edition pledge, and t-shirt. You are just so thoughtful and a
true asset and advocate for public education." -Dr. Cathy Ostmeyer

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Recent Highlights

Protecting the TAKS, Preventing Cheating		Who's a dropout?
	Texas public schools take additional steps to protect the integrity of the TAKS testing system > Read article		The country needs a consistent -- and fair -- way to count who doesn't graduate. > Read article
$4.2 Million for Special Programs		Poised for Greatness
	Grant money awarded for T-STEM Academies and Early College High Schools > Read more		San Marcos High School AVID program helps underrepresented students > Read more
Highlights from Friend of the Year 2007		FOTPS Founders Receive Key Communicators Award
	FOTPS hosts successful Friend of the Year reception honoring Tom Frost > Highlights form the event		Leslie and Scott Milder receive Key Communicators Award at TSPRA conference > Read Release

Ennis ISD's First Annual Education Celebration
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Updated May 2008 Click here

Friends of Texas Public Schools is a grassroots 501(c)3 organization whose sole purpose is to boost public confidence and raise morale in Texas public schools. Teachers and students deserve a lot more praise for their outstanding dedication and hard work.