Center for Public Education & Community Engagement
Fostering equity in schools and their surrounding communities by investing in their
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Our Mission
The TCU Center for Public Education & Community Engagement (CPECE) is dedicated to strengthening public education through research, program evaluation, and community partnerships. We believes education is a civil and human right and a public good.
We partner with schools and organizations to explore meaningful questions and use research and evaluation to support students, educators, and communities. Our work promotes equity, supports high school-to-college pathways, and contributes to local initiatives that create lasting change.
Rooted in collaboration, we advocate for public education by contributing research and insight into the issues that impact schools and the communities around them.
Education in Action
What happens when schools close to save money? This brief examines how rightsizing decisions affect students, families and communities—and outlines a path forward grounded in equity and engagement.