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March 2026

April 23, 2026

March 2026

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There’s a lot of conversation right now about enrollment, funding, and new programs across Texas. Early data from the state’s voucher rollout offers one clear signal: Texas families continue to choose their neighborhood public schools.

At the same time, school leaders are making complex decisions in full view of their communities by sharing data, inviting input, and asking hard questions along the way. That kind of transparency isn’t easy. It invites scrutiny, but it’s part of the responsibility that comes with leading a public institution.

We believe this is what good leadership looks like right now: not avoiding hard conversations, but inviting them. In this issue, we’re sharing a perspective from Superintendent Dr. Quintin Shepherd that captures this approach well, because trust in public education isn’t built through messaging alone. It’s built through how leaders show up when the path forward isn’t simple.

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