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Houston Public Education Fellowship

Preparing Houston leaders to serve as informed trustees, advocates and advisors for public schools.

Our inaugural cohort of 20 fellows began in November 2026. Applications for this cohort are closed.

About the Houston Public Education Fellowship

The Houston Public Education Fellowship is a selective leadership program from Good Reason Houston for civic, community, nonprofit, business and education leaders. Fellows build the knowledge and skills to help shape decisions that affect students, whether they go on to serve on a school board, advise district leaders or advocate in their communities.

Who Fellows Are Fellows are committed to improving outcomes for students, curious about how school systems are governed and open to different perspectives. Prior experience in education is not required. What Fellows Learn Through case studies, governance exercises and conversations with experienced leaders, fellows learn about:

• School board governance
• Student outcomes and how schools measure progress
• School finance and budgets
• Accountability
• Community leadership

The fellowship does not provide campaign training or endorse participants. Why It Matters School board decisions shape the opportunities available to students across Houston. The fellowship builds a lasting network of leaders prepared to serve students well.

Program Details

Dates: November 2026 to May 2027

Format: 11 sessions that combine virtual learning with in-person experiences in Houston, designed for working professionals

Kickoff: In-person intensive at the Houston Public Library’s Central Library, Nov. 7-8, 2026

Components: Learning sessions, leadership assessments and governance exercises

Meet the Inaugural Cohort

Twenty leaders from across greater Houston make up the fellowship’s first cohort, representing education, business, nonprofit, civic and community organizations.

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