The Fourth Estate supports TexTESOL IV mission by promote scholarship; sharing information through publication and research, and promote high standards in the field of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). VISION: The Fourth Estate seeks to facilitate this purpose in each publication by providing timely and relevant articles, information, and communication for each of following Interest Areas. These contributions serve as a means of communication between leaders and members, provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, experiences, questions, and insights, feature dialogue around issues of importance to the specific interest area, and nurture the professional growth of those working within those interest areas.

TexTESOL IV, one of five Texas TESOL International Association affiliates promotes scholarship the sharing of information and research through discussion and publication to promote high standards in the field of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

TexTESOL IV Newsletter Editor, Alex Monceaux, is completing doctoral work in Global Educational Leadership at Lamar University. He relies heavily on the TexTESOL IV editorial staff - Rita McClelland, Assistant Editor - Website Publications, Carol Williams, Assistant Editor - Epublications, and Lindsey Pollock - Assistant Editor Marketing. In additionally, the work of the TexTESOL IV Editorial Review Board members Alan Larson, Baburhan Uzum, Jahnette Wilson, Jennifer Guertin, Miriam King, Rachel Kraut, Yuliya Summers, is paramount to this effort in publishing quality materials from global ESOL scholars.