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" I love what you do for Public Education.   Your positive message does make a difference!  I plan to have your web site as a link on our school website for informational purposes.  Again, Thanks for all that you do!  ~Randy O'Brien, Superintendent of Schools, Hubbard Independent School District

 

"Thanks Scott and Leslie, I appreciate you and your efforts to remind us of the good things that are happening in Texas public schools." ~Gwen Craig, Irving ISD


"Big Thank You! I was so excited to discover your organization. As a school administrator, I am frustrated by the constant assault on educators. It is refreshing to read something that supports what I have known for years and would lecture anyone on who would listen. Thank you!"  -Shannon Fisch, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD


"I certainly appreciate your support of public education. In the last legislative session, teachers were treated as though they were the threat to the Texas economy."  - Debbie Tribble, HEB ISD


"In the midst of the bad news about soaring class sizes and other challenges in our schools, this is a good time to remember there are also a lot of positive things happening thanks to hard-working students, teachers, parents, volunteers and others. Friends of Texas Public Schools has compiled some of that good news. We need to elect legislators who will reverse the education cuts so our kids don't lose ground. "

 - Mike Villarreal, State Representative from San Antonio.
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FOTPS flyer"In today’s mail I received your posters and promptly displayed them in my school’s front lobby and auditorium (two high traffic locations). Thank you for playing a role in sharing the good news about Texas public schools. If you’re ever in Corsicana, stop by Sam Houston Elementary. I’d be happy to give you a first-hand look at some of the great things we’re doing!" - Darla Nolen, Principal, Sam Houston Elementary, Corsicana ISD

 

 

 

 


"The poster is so valuable.  Thank you Scott and Leslie for being advocates for education, sharing the news and teaching those in education to be an Ambassador for Education.  You are truly a Friend to Texas Public Schools and I admire your commitment!  - Brenda Jean Patrick, FOTPS Board member


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"I want to support our public schools along with you.  Bless you for your efforts." - Tony Young

 

"Thanks to you and Leslie for all you have done to help elevate the real story about public schools in Texas. As you well know, we are doing magnificent things in not so magnificent times. A single voice can be the catalyst for change, and you and Leslie are a testament to that.  Thank you for making a difference!" - Kimberly A. Quirk, President, Richardson ISD Board of Trustees 


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• Districts Spiff Up Image

• New Model for Learning

• Don't Believe Education "Reformers"

• Students Make Extraordinary Gains

• Education System Earns Top Spot

• Students' Graduation Rate Soars

• Students show dramatic academic growth

• 8th graders earn top national rankings

• Vast majority reach promotion requirements

 

 

 

 

• Changing Perceptions

• Why Ratings Don't Matter

• A Little Overdue Praise for Educators

• Why I send my children to public schools

• International Test Scores

• Letter to Texas Parents

• Miss Information Blog

• Texas shouldn't reduce spending

• Editorial Note from Scott Milder

• Letter to readers from Leslie Milder

 

 

 

 

• Love what you do

• A Lot of Positive Things

• Appreciation for new posters

• Supporting our schools

• The real story about public schools

 

• Athletics Strengthens Performance

• Overview of State Funding Woes

• U.S. Education Best in the World

• Texas Compared to National Stats

• The Truth about Funding

• Texas Poll Supports More Money

• Modern Instruction

• Tracking the Education Dollar

 

 


 

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Leslie and Scott Milder are the founders of Friends of Texas Public Schools, a nonprofit organization committed to educating Texans about the strengths and achievements of Texas public schools.


The Milders founded Friends in 2004 in response to the incessant, often mean-spirited criticism leveled against our public schools. While they don’t argue that there will always be room for improvement, they believe that improvement will happen faster and at even higher levels when we lift up educators and students through words of encouragement rather than criticism.

“Hope is an emotional force that points the imagination toward positive things. It energizes and mobilizes us, serving as a catalyst for action. Because it links directly to our confidence level, hope inspires us to aim higher, put forth more effort, and have more staying power.”


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Hard Optimism



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