Texas Business & Education Coalition Review

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.

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Austin, TX 78701
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