Imagine if public education was one of the most empowered and trusted institutions in America. We do. Every day.

Imagine...

1. That as an educator you regularly share your stories in ways that are broadly understood, believed, and trusted.

2. That as a parent, community member, or policy maker, you have full visibility and understanding as to the values your schools provide.

3. That virtually every adult in America wants the same things for our young people, meaning we have a chance to come together around the values schools ofer at a time of unbelievable challenges faced by our schools.

4. That taking control of the school narrative has everything to do with using the right frameworks to tell the truth about what you do that allow those narratives to be repeated and believed.

5. That an investment of a few hours every week for eight weeks can make a huge difference.

6. And that a thousand small conversations can merge into one giant conversation with the power to change the national narrative for the better as to what happens in our schools.

Get Involved through our Partnership

Enrollment is easy

You can register through the IU or directly through bravEd (links follow).

Here is How it Works

8 Weeks to Trust will run Cohorts 4 times during the 2025–26 school year

Back to School: Sept 14 – Nov 2
Late Fall: Oct 26 – Dec 14
Winter: Jan 11 – Mar 3
Spring: Mar 8 – Apr 26

Participation is as simple as...

1. Decide to lead a discussion

Once each week, you'll all participate in a guided conversation focused on one of the ways organizations built trust with those they serve.

One of these dialogs can have a terrific impact at the local level. So imagine what thousands could do all across the state. That impact could be huge.

2. Look Forward to the Weekly Kickoff Emails

Every Sunday, participants receive a short video and email introducing the theme for the week—designed to spark thought and set the tone.

In under five minutes you'll have a sense of what the topic is and the chance to start reflecting on what it means to you.

3. Discuss the Weekly Theme

Each week centers on a powerful theme (e.g., How Complex Organizations Build Stakeholder Trust), explored through two different conversations.

The first will take place within your local Pod.

Then, join the national Friday Town Hall, where participants from across the country lead the dialogue to share what they’re learning. Our goal is that Texas educators be at the forefront of these conversations

4. Make and Keep a Simple Commitment

Participants:
Show up. and engage in the dialogues. That is where the value lies.

Leads:
Assemble your team, find a location, choose, do some light prep, and keep everyone leaning in and learning.

Everyone:
Commit to make this a first step towards a better place for public education in the eyes of Texans.

Join The Lincoln Intermediate Unit & bravEd to help rebuild public trust in Commonwealth education—one powerful conversation at a time

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