Midland ISD Superintendent Joins Texas Tech Fellowship Board

Howard will help shape the one-year program's development and leadership network.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:36pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating grid of stylized textbooks in a vibrant palette, conceptually representing the TEXAS Fellowship's focus on developing educational leaders and policy.The TEXAS Fellowship aims to cultivate a network of education leaders dedicated to advancing research-driven policy across the state.Midland Today

Midland ISD Superintendent Stephanie Howard has been invited to serve on the advisory board for the TEXAS Fellowship, a statewide initiative led by Texas Tech University focused on advancing research-driven education policy. Howard's appointment reflects the district's growing role in shaping local and statewide educational leadership.

Why it matters

Investing in leadership development is critical to the future of public education, and opportunities like the TEXAS Fellowship allow Midland ISD to connect its local work to broader conversations across the state and ensure it is developing strong leaders and contributing to meaningful progress in educational settings throughout Texas.

The details

The TEXAS Fellowship is a one-year, project-based program designed for emerging and mid-career professionals across the education, civic and community sectors. Fellows engage in hands-on policy experiences, including site-based placement and a capstone Policy Impact Project that addresses real challenges within the Texas education system.

  • Midland ISD Superintendent Stephanie Howard was invited to serve on the TEXAS Fellowship advisory board in April 2026.

The players

Stephanie D. Howard

The superintendent of Midland Independent School District.

TEXAS Fellowship

A statewide initiative led by Texas Tech University focused on advancing research-driven education policy.

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What they’re saying

“Investing in leadership development is critical to the future of public education. Opportunities like the TEXAS Fellowship allow us to connect our local work to broader conversations across the state and ensure we are not only developing strong leaders but also contributing to meaningful progress in educational settings throughout Texas.”

— Stephanie D. Howard, Midland ISD Superintendent

The takeaway

Midland ISD's superintendent's appointment to the TEXAS Fellowship advisory board demonstrates the district's commitment to developing educational leaders and contributing to statewide policy discussions to improve outcomes for students across Texas.