Resources that can help you shine the spotlight on the amazing things happening in Texas public schools every day as you engage with policymakers on behalf of schools and students
School Programs with “Bragging Rights”
Each year, Texas School Business magazine, published by TASA, produces a special Bragging Rights issue each year that features 12 school districts with outstanding or innovative programs. Nominate your district’s innovative program for inclusion!
TASB’s #TogetherForTXED Campaign
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) asks districts to help spread the word about the “Our Future is Public” campaign by sharing this video and using the hashtag #TogetherForTXED. Read more about the campaign, find downloadable social media materials online, and follow the campaign on Instagram.
Celebrate Texas Public Schools Promotion Package Powered by We Go Public
With a goal of a statewide campaign, this partnership between the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) and We Go Public helps districts spotlight the amazing things happening in public schools and amplifies districts that participate. Get the details.
AASA Video Features Interview with Brian Woods, TASA Deputy Executive Director of Advocacy
An AASA “Extras” video spotlighting the organization’s December issue of its School Administrator magazine, which examines the essential role of superintendents as advocates in legislative and public policy, highlights an article by TASA Executive Director Kevin Brown and Brian Woods, TASA Deputy Executive Director of Advocacy titled “Retooling Your Legislative Advocacy” and includes an interview with Woods in which he talks about advocacy and shares some tips. Watch the video and read the issue.
12 Ways School Leaders Can Connect with Lawmakers
Download this TASA-produced PDF that provides 12 tips on how school leaders can engage with locally elected officials and lawmakers and share with them the good things that are happening in Texas public schools.
Friends of Texas Public Schools
Friends of Texas Public Schools empowers local communities to build trust in public education through storytelling, grassroots advocacy, and school/community partnerships. FOTPS spotlights the people and programs that make public schools thrive, while providing parents, educators, and civic leaders with tools to foster connection, credibility, and pride at the local level.
TASB’s Texans for Strong Public Schools
Texans for Strong Public Schools informs and organizes advocates across the state to engage in the legislative process and to ensure the needs of 5.4 million Texas schoolchildren are heard by lawmakers.
The Importance of Taking Back the Narrative
2020 Texas Teacher of the Year Karen Sams encourages public education advocates to take back the narrative about our public schools in this call to action.
