Defending the honor of Texas students and educators since 2004.
Special thanks to our Corporate Partners!
Friends of Texas Public Schools is committed to educating Texans about the strengths and achievements of Texas public schools. Generous donations from our Corporate Partners help us promote Texas Public Schools and will be used specifically to assist with the costs of marketing, advertising, and the production of high-profile regional and statewide events. To become a Friends Corporate Partner, please email Jennifer Storm at JStorm@fotps.org or fill out the form here.
Platinum Partners
Coryell
Coryell Roofing and Construction, Inc. is a local commercial roofing company with offices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Arlington, Texas with crews working throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Arkansas. Unlike many roofing contractors in the industry, Coryell Commercial Roofing is insured with General Liability and Workers Comp policies to protect every business owner. Having HAAG Certified Roof Inspectors means Coryell has the knowledge and certification necessary to assist businesses with their roofing insurance claim processes. As a member of several local professional and business organizations, we are passionate about being actively involved in our community. At Coryell, we believe that being part of the communities that make Oklahoma and Texas such great places to live and do business has had a positive impact on us and the industry as a whole.
Image Learning
The Imagine Learning Suite of online PreK–8 Literacy, Math, and Assessment solutions ignites engagement, maximizes personal relevance, amplifies confidence, and inspires breakthroughs for all learners.
With our expertise grounded in language development, Imagine Learning accelerates learning and empowers each student to fulfill their unique potential.
Join us as we reimagine learning together!
Lightspeed
Lightspeed offers instructional audio solutions for the whole classroom, distance learning applications, and small groups. Our solutions help overcome barriers to listening so students can clearly hear their teacher to receive the best instruction and support at the right time.
Our whole-classroom audio solutions engage all students by providing low-volume, highly intelligible sound throughout the classroom. Both our portable and installed solutions are simple and flexible and minimize installation and training time.
Our systems can be configured for various classroom and remote education scenarios and work with all video-conferencing solutions. With our T3 Flexmike student microphones or Activate platform and pods, in-room students can share so their teachers and remote peers never miss a word.
At our very core, we aspire to improve the lives of those we touch with our research, products, service and partnerships.
Mooring USA Restoration & Construction
Mooring provides 24/7 end-to-end solutions in property restoration, disaster recovery, and commercial construction. Drawing from more than 70 years of industry experience, we deliver superior service and comprehensive solutions to our clients as they grapple with unexpected disasters and construction projects of all scales and sizes. Regardless of the project at hand, our experts handle challenges with unparalleled proficiency and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.
Parsons Roofing
Parsons Commercial Roofing specializes in the installation of the Duro-Last Roof System. We have installed the Duro-Last system on numerous schools, churches, banks, shopping malls, private businesses and government buildings, totaling over 3,671 roofing projects and over 100 million square feet!
We have been the Duro-Last National Contractor now for 14 years in a row. We couldn’t have done this without the hard work and dedication of our employees. We all believe in the same thing and that is TEAM WORK. Each week we hold meetings to discuss our goals and what needs to be done so that we are the best roofing company out there and that we do what it takes to get the job done and satisfy our customers.
Powell Law Group, LLP
Powell Law Group, LLP is founded on an uncompromising commitment to client service. The firm has a comprehensive and diverse education law practice. Our experience representing public schools and other educational institutions in all facets of education law have contributed to our statewide prominence in the area of Texas school law.
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Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the leading choice for K-12 infrastructure improvements. Schneider Electric has partnered with districts across the nation to modernize facilities, implement new technologies, enhance curriculum, and generate revenue that helps our K-12 clients reach their biggest ambitions. As partners, we start by identifying projects within the district’s plan that increase energy efficiency and reduce maintenance and operations costs. The guaranteed savings generated through these improvements are leveraged to fund the project. Count on our 100 years of energy management experience to improve the efficiency and functionality of your infrastructure.
Stantec
Proudly serving Texas for more than 70 years, Stantec delivers educational facilities that inspire the community, staff, and students to excel as lifelong learners – because when we invest in our future, we move forward together. Our innovative, forward-thinking designs encourage new ways of teaching and learning, and support our greatest asset: the next generation of students who will reimagine what’s possible.
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals is an association formed by and for over 5,600 campus level administrators. Established in 1922, its purpose is to build an active network of educators that want to take responsibility for the quality of school leadership. TASSP focuses on the need for collaboration between all stakeholders in education while using as its foundation a very effective volunteer force that provides a statewide knowledge base and informed leadership.
ThoughtExchange
Thoughtexchange helps education leaders crowdsource answers to questions in real-time. Everyone contributes, everyone learns, without bias. AI and machine learning ensure everyone’s response gets considered by others. Powerful analysis tools instantly surface valuable insights into key areas of agreement and disagreement. Leaders can find common ground, inspire trust and use data to make decisions that get immediate support. Everyone contributes and everyone learns, without bias. Millions of people around the world use Thoughtexchange to lead change, optimize learning, define products and drive innovation. Discover how Thoughtexchange is rethinking the way people come together to share ideas and create ownership for important decisions.
True North Consulting Group
True North Consulting Group is a technology, audiovisual, and security consulting firm founded to address the challenges so many school districts face today – driving instructional technology adoption and integration, reducing risks and costs through appropriate planning and management, and increasing school safety and operational efficiencies. As independent consultants, we do not sell hardware or software; thus, we have no motivation for you to buy more technology for technology’s sake. Through assessments, planning, and design, our recommendations to invest in technology and security systems are based on real findings, aligned with your strategic plan, and paired with various funding sources. With our project management and contract administration services, we continue through the process to ensure vendors and contractors perform according to specifications and contract documents. All of our services follow a proven methodology and lifecycle of services to help districts save money, reduce complexities, and focus on the job at hand – educating kids!
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Education provides a personal, accessible, and affordable educational experience for a diverse community of learners. We engage in creative discovery and dissemination of knowledge and ideas for service, leadership, and innovation in an interconnected and dynamic world.
VLK Architects
VLK Architects is a full-service architectural design firm. With great success since our inception in 1984, we grew from three partners to one of the largest architectural firms in Texas with offices in Fort Worth and Houston. Our design expertise revolves around decades of technical practice and standards that make us a leading innovator in design and architectural service. We have earned numerous design awards, have multiple CHPS and LEED® certified projects and have worked for clients across the state, enjoying a majority share of repeat business.
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo & Kyle P.C.
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo & Kyle P.C. is a law firm representing the interests of schools in Texas and New Mexico. Founded in 1983, Walsh Gallegos has six offices and serves hundreds of school districts, charter school and private school clients.