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Friends of Texas Public Schools is committed to educating Texans about the strengths and achievements of Texas Public Schools. Generous support from our Business Partners help us promote Texas Public Schools and is used specifically to assist with the costs of marketing, advertising, and the production of high-profile regional and statewide events. For more information about becoming a Friends Business Partner, click here or email us at Friends@fotps.org.
The first bilingual, comprehensive family engagement system. Frankly bridges the gap between home and school with shared language, shared strategies, and daily practical support that meets families where they are and helps students of all ages succeed.
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Meteor gathers and analyzes data to show how learning environments impact instruction and student engagement, then translates it into actionable strategy so every investment leads to measurable improvements in teaching and student outcomes.
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The leading AI platform in education, with over 6 million educators signed up in a single year. MagicSchool builds AI tools that streamline tedious tasks, fight teacher burnout, and bring responsible AI to students to prepare them for the future.
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Driven since 2002 by one mission: protect every child, every school, every day. Raptor offers integrated school safety software that helps schools prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any emergency.
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Reliance brings value, design management, strategic partnership, and unique expertise to school districts across Central Texas, guiding clients step by step through collaborative design that serves their whole community.
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The third largest educational architecture firm in the U.S., with more than ten billion dollars of educational projects over 36 years and design processes that engage communities, students, parents, and staff.
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Gaggle’s mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of students by leveraging people and technology. Our vision is that all schools are safe and all students get the mental and emotional help they need.
Kendrickson Educational Consulting (kenEDU) is built on integrity and a belief in the power of education to transform lives. Led by Dr. Kristi Kendrickson, a formor superintendent with 30+ years in Texas public schools, the firm helps school systems simplify complex partnerships while creating sustainable opportunities for students across Texas. KenEDU works with educational organizations that demonstrate a growth mindset, helping them build strategic collaborations and diversify revenue through innovative partnerships. As a proud Friend of Friends of Texas Public Schools, kenEDU supports strengthening trust, transparency, and integrity in Texas public education.
Kuraray America, Inc. is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities located in Houston, Texas, and a vast network of supply from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products.
Lightspeed offers instructional audio solutions for the whole classroom, distance learning applications, and small groups
Founded in 1965, LPA has grown into a firm of over 400 architects, engineers & designers with Texas studios in Dallas & San Antonio. As an integrated design firm, LPA breaks down the barriers between disciplines.
At M&R Roofing and Construction, our mission is simple. We are dedicated to serving the communities of Texas. M&R Roofing will always strive to provide long-lasting solutions at a fair price to any roofing or waterproofing issues we encounter. We believe in creating authentic and enduring relationships and look forward to continuing to serve our communities in the future.
OnDataSuite offers LEA’s in Texas access to more data than ever before. OnDataSuite contains a suite of products allowing users more refined choices of data options.
Parsons Commercial Roofing specializes in the installation of the Duro-Last Roof System, having installed over 100 million square feet! Family owned and operated since 1948. Parsons Roofing is now four generations strong.
Perdue Brandon is a law firm providing customized services exclusively to governmental entities. Their Firm works to maximize their clients' revenue, ensuring the continuation of necessary services to their communities.
Since 1979, Pogue Construction has become an established contractor in the commercial and institutional construction business. In order to best serve their clients, we approach projects with a solutions-oriented mindset. For them, it’s about relationships and their measurement of success is repeat clients.
Powell Law Group is a full-service, state-wide law firm providing the highest quality personalized training and comprehensive legal service to school districts, institutes of higher education, local governments, private individuals, and businesses.
Queenz Rizing Alliance, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that students living in residential treatment facilities (RTFs) have access to meaningful, high-quality public education. Founded by Dr. Kristi Kendrickson, a former Texas superintendent with more than 30 years of experience in public education, the organization partners with independent school districts to create trauma-informed learning environments for students who have experienced disruption and instability. A proud Friend of Friends of Texas Public Schools, Queenz Rizing Alliance advocates for opportunity, purpose, and educational access for every child.
Right At School is your trusted partner for before & after school programs, camps, clubs and more, all on-site at your school. Our educators create a fun, safe space where kids learn, play, and grow!
Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.
TASA is an association that supports systems for school leaders from school districts both large and small, rural and urban, and from every corner of the state of Texas.
Offering Texas principals and assistant principals a forum to explore the best practices in school administration with the ultimate goal of helping facilitate student learning. It is the intent of the organization that we honor our motto, "Above All, Students First," in all that we do.
Tessera Technology Group is a Texas‑based technology and security integrator supporting K‑12 school districts and public sector organizations. Headquartered in Waco, Tessera specializes in network infrastructure, physical security, emergency communications, and classroom technology solutions. We partner closely with school leaders to design, integrate, implement, and support secure, scalable systems that enhance safety, connectivity, and learning outcomes across Texas public schools.
For over 40 years, Walsh Gallegos has dedicated itself to serving school districts, charter schools, and other educational and governmental institutions.
WRA Architects has been in continuous operation as a K-12 educational specialist architect for 67 years since 1954.
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