Purpose & Vision

 

Strategic Blueprint through 2030: A community-driven plan, emphasizing equity & access as core goals, supported by stakeholder input across 12 community forums and a statewide survey abc13.com+6sboe.texas.gov+6sboe.texas.gov+6.

Four main focus areas:

Equity & Access

Student Engagement & Empowerment

Family Engagement & Empowerment

Educator Preparation, Recruitment & Retention sboe.texas.gov+1sboe.texas.gov+1

1. Equity & Access

Vision (by 2030):

Every student, regardless of background, receives individualized support and high expectations, closing performance gaps.

Funding and resources are allocated equitably, based on student needs.

All students gain access to advanced courses, technology, and talent-aligned pathways sboe.texas.gov.

Key Recommendations:

Ongoing equity research to guide policies.

Apply the 2018–2023 Tech Plan locally to support differentiated instruction.

Public officials should align resources based on peer-reviewed evidence.

Provide no-cost or low-cost curriculum tools to ensure high-quality instruction sboe.texas.govsboe.texas.gov+7sboe.texas.gov+7sboe.texas.gov+7.

2. Student Engagement & Empowerment

Vision:

A student-centered system featuring early learning through graduation, with embedded enrichment through school and community-based programs.

Foster student voice in school decisions.

Promote development of qualities like empathy, grit, and optimism.

Guarantee full funding for early learning through 3rd grade (e.g., full‑day PK, grade‑level reading/math) sboe.texas.gov.

Selected Recommendations:

Collaborate to strengthen school counseling and support services.

Optimize state assessments to be more integrated and beneficial to students/teachers sboe.texas.gov.

3. Family Engagement & Empowerment

Vision:

Families are recognized as key partners, with access to metrics and support.

Recommendations:

TEA to create a family engagement division, including an online portal and helpline.

4. Educator Preparation, Recruitment & Retention

Vision:

Inspire and retain high-quality educators through career advancement, recognition programs, and supportive leadership at all school levels.

Recommendations:

Implement mentoring and leadership pipelines.

Offer incentives, especially for rural and high-need regions.

Technology Plan (Appendix D)

A parallel 5-year technology strategy (2018–2023) supports education goals with digital learning, infrastructure, and professional development journals.sagepub.com+7sboe.texas.gov+7sboe.texas.gov+7sboe.texas.gov.

Progress & Legislative Implementation

Officially adopted by SBOE on Nov 16, 2018; many recommendations turned into law via HB 3 (e.g., full-day kindergarten, teacher incentive pay for high-need areas) sboe.texas.gov.

📌 Summary Table

Focus Area Vision Highlights Key Actions Equity & Access Targeted resourcing, access to advanced learning Equity audits, funding aligned with need Student Engagement Student-centered, student voice, development-focused Enrichment programs, revamped assessment design Family Engagement Families as partners Helpline, engagement metrics in accountability Educator Strategy Recruit, retain, develop educators Mentoring, leadership, incentive programs Technology (2018–23) Digital equity & instruction support Infrastructure, teacher training, ed-tech resources

📅 Why It Matters Today

This plan laid the foundation for texas education policy through 2030, with emphasis on ambitious student outcomes, closing gaps, and technology integration.

It's especially relevant amid current debates over curriculum funding, teacher pay, and implementing burgeoning legislation (like HB 3).