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Superintendents gather in El Paso to coordinate on early learning and college-career readiness
Summary
An opening speaker at the Texas Urban Council convening in El Paso said the superintendent-led group of 11 large districts will focus on early learning (literacy and math) and college-career-military readiness, and emphasized sharing best practices across districts.
An opening speaker at the Texas Urban Council convening at the Plaza Hotel in El Paso urged superintendents to collaborate on early learning and postsecondary readiness.
The speaker said the Texas Urban Council, formed in 1971 by superintendents, is made up of 11 of the state’s largest school districts and represents about 14% of all Texas students. The council’s stated priorities for the convening are early learning—particularly early literacy and math—and college-career-military readiness to prepare students for life after graduation.
"There are great things happening all across the state, but oftentimes, they happen in silos," the speaker said, arguing that the convening is an opportunity for districts to share expertise and best practices statewide. The speaker added, "There's never been a more important time for educators to step up and to collaborate for the purpose of all of the students across our state."
The remarks framed the meeting as a chance for superintendent-led districts to compare practices, surface successful approaches in literacy and math, and align efforts on transitions to college, careers or military service. No formal motions, votes, or policy decisions were recorded in the provided remarks.
The speaker closed the opening remarks by urging continued collaboration among superintendents to expand effective programs beyond isolated local efforts.
