About

The Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members brings together African-American school board members from across the state  to weigh-in on policy issues and concerns facing African-American students.

Who we are:

TCBSBM is a non-profit organization that speaks on behalf of quality education for African Americans in the state of Texas. 

What we do:

  • Events/Meetings (Education Summit, Summer Leadership Institute, TASA/TASB Convention
  • Federal Legislative Advocacy (Resolutions proposed and adopted by TASB)
  • Extend scholarship opportunities to High School Senior & Internship to HBCU students
  • Provide a forum for the unique issues faced by Black school board members and Black students throughout the state
  • Serve as an official advisory body on matters relating to issues of concern to blacks on local school boards; positions on the Texas Association of School Boards; and the National School Boards Association

 

  • Promote better relationships and understanding between Black school board members, their local communities and local school boards, the Texas Association of School Boards; and the National School Boards Association
 
  • Provide a means whereby Black school board members can actively participate in the state and national dialogue on educational problems, issues and concerns as well as opportunities, within the Texas Association of School Boards, National Association of School Boards and other national organizations, committed to the full growth and development of Black and other minority children

Our Sponsors

Our Advocacy

The Caucus was established in 1978 under the leadership of Dr. Charles Matthews. Dr. Charles Matthews, Deputy Superintendent at North Forest ISD, served as President of North Forest Teachers Association and was politically active on African American education issues. While in a Doctoral program at Texas Southern University, he was contacted by the Professor of Education Dr. Wayne Carle (Anglo) and asked if he would work with and establish an organization for the Texas African American school board members.

Empower. Educate. Inspire.

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