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Cleveland Lane, Jr.
NONPARTISAN
Cleveland Lane, Jr. is running for Texas Trustee, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
Personal background
Cleveland Lane, Jr. is from La Marque, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Prairie View A&M University, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction from Texas A&M University. He lives with his wife, Perla, and their three children in Cypress, Texas.
Professional background
Cleveland is an associate professor at Prairie View A&M.
Political background
Cleveland previously ran for Cy-Fair ISD Trustee Position 6 in 2023 but did not win.
School Curriculum
Supports rigorous academic standards and ensuring students of all backgrounds have access to the tools and support they need to succeed.
Believes the district must adapt to changing education and workforce landscapes to prepare students for various post-graduation paths, including trade schools, the military, and higher education.
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School Facilities & Resources
Advocates for increased public school funding.
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Student Wellbeing
Believes in prioritizing transparency, accessibility, and open dialogue to ensure every parent, educator, and student feels heard.
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Teachers
Supports increasing salaries for teachers and support staff to offset inflation and healthcare costs.
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Access to Education
Believes the reduction of public-school funding and moving funds into private education will require the district to be creative in producing new revenue to accommodate the funding shortfalls.
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