The volunteer members of public charter school governing boards are stars in their fields and steeped in their communities. Together, these 1,300 experienced professionals are helping Texas public charter schools help more students thrive. Meet some of the board members who are making an impact in public education.

For 25 years, public charter schools in Texas have created new educational opportunities that help our students thrive. More than 377,000 students attend public charter schools in Texas, guided by 20,000 committed educators. They are geographically diverse, spanning Amarillo to El Paso and Dallas to Brownsville. And so too are their reasons for choosing public charter schools.

So, why do parents and students choose charters? Here are some of their amazing stories and viewpoints:

For 25 years, public charter schools in Texas have created new educational opportunities that help our students thrive. More than 377,000 students attend public charter schools in Texas, guided by 20,000 committed educators. They are geographically diverse, spanning Amarillo to El Paso and Dallas to Brownsville. And so too are their reasons for choosing public charter schools.

So, why do teachers and leaders choose charters? Here are some of their amazing stories and viewpoints: