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The curriculum standards and instructional materials the SBOE approves must not only be factually accurate but reflective of the culturally and experientially diverse student population in Texas. 

Additionally, responsible decision making occurs when policymakers seek guidance through diversity of thought. This is how we share best practices, learn from each other, and come to more thoughtful outcomes for ALL students. 

Oftentimes, policy HAPPENS TO young people, as opposed to FOR or WITH them. It is only later in their education journey or post- K12 education experiences, that we see the ramifications of neglecting what young people tell us they need to succeed. To best educate a child, we must first know, understand, and appreciate them and all that they come to school with. Policymakers who center our students’ collective needs, listen to what they are telling us (i.e. public testimony, through benchmark scores and formative assessments, behaviors, etc.), and collaborate with the educators and support staff that work directly with students every day are better prepared to create more effective and efficient policy decisions.