Thomas Franklin Birmingham noticed this problem traveling and established Wylie ISD in 1901-1902.

Since then the Birmingham family has established various Land Trusts to fund areas of curriculum for the district as well as scholarships for the top 22 of the graduating class.

The city and district has honored him and his family with the Birmingham Elementary School and streets among other things.

In 2019, voters approved a new $193.7 million dollar bond issue for improvements and expansion of schools throughout the district.

Bottoms were specified to be pants, shorts, or skirt, paired with a belt, in khaki, black, or navy blue.