our story, since 2004
Friends of Texas Public Schools is an apolitical organization with one job: educating all Texans about the virtues and achievements of our public schools — and the people who make them great.
a different kind of organization
We are a bit of a different type of organization — one that doesn't invest energy in education reform, but rather in celebrating what's right with our schools. While others argue about what's broken, we spend our days telling the stories of what works.
Since 2004, that has meant honest communication, productive dialogue, and a steady drumbeat of good news from classrooms in every corner of Texas.
let's clear something up
Contrary to popular opinion and the day's headlines, our public schools are performing remarkably well. The widespread failures so often debated? Nothing more than myths.
The myth
Public schools are failing across the board.
The truth
Our schools are achieving more today than ever before.
The myth
Other nations have left America behind.
The truth
America's schools stand with any nation in the world.
The myth
The headlines tell the whole story.
The truth
The failure narrative is built on suspect data and flawed comparisons.
where we're headed
Texas public school educators will be ambassadors for their profession. Texans will believe that being an educator is noble, will revere and respect their public schools, and will recognize their role — and become engaged — in quality public education.
why we get up in the morning
To facilitate respectful conversations about Texas public schools through honest communication, productive dialogue, and relentless encouragement.
credentials on the wall
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