Our Future Is Public

Now is the time to tell the success stories of Texas public education, and there are no stronger champions for our public schools than the families, students, and businesses enriched by the educational opportunities in their communities. 

Our Future Is Public is a campaign designed to amplify the success stories happening in public school districts across Texas with the simple goal of showcasing and celebrating the power of public education to change lives, improve communities, and create a stronger state for generations to come.  

Here’s Why Our Future Is Public  

The Texas public education system is the second largest in the country, with 5.5 million students and 1,200 school districts, representing some 8,600 campuses and 375,000 teachers.  

These public schools are educating the future of Texas, including a workforce critical to the success of the state’s economy, which ranks 8^th globally and surpasses the economies of some countries, including Canada, Russia, and Italy. 

To continue growing and thriving, Texas needs skilled K-12 graduates prepared to take on opportunities in the workplace, the military, or in higher education. Even with the passage of school vouchers in Texas, there is not enough capacity in the private sector to educate the many millions of students already in Lone Star classrooms. 

With that fact in mind, now’s the time to make the case for why public education offers the best access to a full portfolio of no-tuition programs, from advanced classes to career and technical education. Students enrolled in public schools also have unmatched opportunities to take part in athletics, performing and visual arts, extracurricular activities, industry certifications, and in many cases, the option to participate in dual credit programs that help save on college expenses. 

Here’s How You Can Help 

We need your help. Imagine the possibilities if all Texans shared their support for public education and talked about the great things happening in their neighborhood public schools. Let’s build momentum on Instagram @ourfutureispublictx. Follow us, like us, and share what you love about your public schools by tagging us at #togetherforTXED.   

You can also download graphics and social media materials from our Planning Kit to help spread the news that Texas thrives when public schools lead the way. Throughout the year, additional resources will be added to this webpage. Stay tuned!