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Public school districts across Texas are operating in a fundamentally different enrollment environment than they were a few years ago. In 2020, statewide enrollment dropped by 2.2%. While the two years following the pandemic saw modest recovery, growth has since slowed dramatically. Annual enrollment growth for 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 was just 0.2%, the smallest increase…

We are proud to announce the promotion of Doug Dawson, RA, ALEP to Associate Principal at O’Connell Robertson. Over the past decade, Doug has played an important role in advancing our work with school districts and educational institutions across Texas, helping deliver thoughtful, high-performing learning environments that support students, educators, and communities. Doug joined the…

Strong community communication is essential before the passage of a school bond program. Typical outreach efforts (such as public presentations, social media updates, and printed mailers) are important for sharing information, but they often overlook opportunities to build lasting trust and meaningful relationships within the community.  Expanding communication beyond the campaign phase and throughout the…

Dr. Susan Kincannon Joins O’Connell Robertson as Educational Facilities Strategist & Engagement Leader O’Connell Robertson is proud to share that Dr. Susan Kincannon has officially joined our team as Educational Facilities Strategist & Engagement Leader. With over 30 years of experience as an educator and administrator in Texas public schools, and having served as Superintendent…

Comal ISD’s Farias-Spitzer Elementary School design has been recognized as an award-winning benchmark facility for its incorporation of next generation learning space design and planning methodologies. Learning by Design has designated this as an Outstanding Project in their Fall 2024 Architecture and Interior Design Awards of Excellence edition. O’Connell Robertson’s innovative design was inspired by…