boots on the ground
The Network is how Friends stays grounded in the real work happening inside Texas public schools.
a wider table
The Network is evolving from our Superintendent Advisory Council into something broader, because the trust-building work we're focused on across Texas needs voices from inside the buildings — not only from the central office. We're widening the seat at the table to include campus-level leaders from network districts alongside superintendents. This includes principals, assistant principals, and other district and campus administrators who are close to students, families, and communities every day.
The Network anchors the Convene function of everything Friends does. Members help us understand what schools and districts are actually facing, surface successes that deserve statewide visibility, and shape where we focus our storytelling, partnerships, and trust-framework work next.
the 2026-2027 roll call
12 leaders · 10 ESC regions · one mission
Vidor ISD
Navasota ISD
Mt. Pleasant ISD
Gunter ISD
Terrell ISD
Palmer ISD
Lake Dallas ISD
Lockhart ISD
Brookesmith ISD
Gruver ISD
Lubbock ISD
East Central ISD
pull up a chair
Nominate a principal, assistant principal, or other campus or district leader you believe should help shape this work — or put your own name forward.
we’d love to hear from youSend us your questions or express interest in supporting Friends of Texas Public Schools.
welcome aboardSchool District Network Membership for the 2026-2027 school year.
let's build somethingWe'll review your submission and follow up to explore fit and next steps.
pull up a chairNominate a principal, assistant principal, or other campus or district leader — or put your own name forward.
the story is better with you in itThree ways in — pick the one that fits you.
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