August, 2007

TBEC was formed by Texas business leaders to engage with educators in a long-term effort to improve public education in Texas.  Since its formation in 1989, TBEC has become one of the state's most consistent and important forces for improving education in the state. 

TBEC remains unrivaled in its efforts and success in stimulating community-based school improvement initiatives and influencing education policy.  Texas public schools are recognized nationwide for their improved performance, resulting in part from TBEC’s work.

Today, TBEC:

• Serves as the strong voice of the business community for education improvement;

• Advocates for education policy that will improve the skills of Texas students;

• Advocates for higher standards – preparing students to compete in the 21st century;

• Encourages students to complete a solid academic course of study so they are prepared for life after high school;

• Recognizes Texas’ very best schools for their outstanding work and disseminates information about their effective practices;

• Supports the College for Texans campaign aimed at achieving the goals of the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Closing the Gaps plan;

• Defends standards-based reforms and seeks to strengthen performance and fiscal accountability in the public school system and in higher education; and

• Supports the development and establishment of articulated career and technology programs in high schools, two-year and four-year higher education institutions that meet current employer needs and the anticipated needs associated with regional and state economic development goals.

CONGRATULATIONS TO PILLOW ELEMENTARY FOR BEING NAMED ONE OF ONLY TWO SCHOOLS IN AISD TO WIN THE HONOR ROLL DISTINCTION FOR 2007.

http://www.tbec.org/honorroll.php

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