Who We Are
The Texas Latino School Boards Association (TLSBA) provides research and resources to school board members, superintendents and educators who are committed to closing opportunity and achievement gaps for the 2.9 million Latinx students in our Texas public schools. Founded in 2021 to address the gaps that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the TLSBA addresses the systemic challenges that adversely affect students of color.
Why We Are
According to Dr. Michael Cline of the Hobby Institute at Rice University, we can add $899 billion per year to our Texas economy if we close the achievement gap. TLSBA members feel a moral obligation to tackle persistent gaps—for the sake of our Texas economy, but also for the sake of our Texas public school students and their families.
What Makes Us Unique
The TLSBA is laser-focused on research and resources for closing gaps for the 2.9 million Latinx students in our Texas public schools.
The TLSBA unapologetically addresses the deleterious effects of inequity and racism in PK-12 education.
The TLSBA provides rich programming and continuing education opportunities for school board members, superintendents and educators.
The TLSBA provided 100+ scholarships to the graduates of our Texas public schools in 2023, and recognized 224 TLSBA Scholars in 2024!