Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD leadership and three high schools were honored for outstanding governance and student achievement at the 2026 Economic Mobility Summit, hosted by Commit Partnership.

Superintendent Dr. Wendy Eldredge and the CFBISD Board of Trustees accepted the School Board & Superintendent Leadership Award. The honor, which is part of the Commit Systems Leadership recognition, celebrates sustained district progress driven by strong partnership between district administration and the school board.

Commit organization leaders noted that long-term student success requires steady leadership and focused collaboration, highlighting CFBISD as a model for effective governance centered on student outcomes.

In addition to executive leadership honors, CFBISD earned district- and campus-level awards from the Economic Mobility Center for expanding postsecondary opportunities:

• College Enrollment Award: Recognized CFBISD’s district-wide efforts to transition high school graduates into postsecondary degree and credential programs
• Early College High School: Dual recognition for TSI Readiness and College Enrollment
• R.L. Turner High School: Recognized for College Enrollment achievements
• Ranchview High School: Recognized for TSI Readiness standards

The Economic Mobility Center Awards emphasizes long-term economic mobility by measuring how effectively high school graduates transition into postsecondary education and career credentials. 

District leaders expressed immense pride while accepting the awards and in the relationship with Commit Partnership to empower every student toward postsecondary success.

“In CFBISD we remain committed to preparing students for college, careers and long-term economic mobility,” Dr. Eldredge said. “We are so honored to embody the district's theme for the year, “¡Sí Se Puede! Yes We Can!”