“As the new superintendent, the partnership has been instrumental in forging positive change in our district and helping us demonstrate what is possible for black and brown students in poverty! Good Reason Houston takes down barriers and pushes districts farther, faster. In a word, our partnership is transformational.”

“YES Prep wants to work toward a vision that the whole city champions – we want to ensure every child in Houston gets the education they deserve. If all kids in Houston don’t win, YES Prep doesn’t win. A bold vision, coordinated activities, and coordinated resources are essential – that’s why our city needs Good Reason Houston.”

“Working with Good Reason Houston has been a wonderful experience! I can honestly say that the partnership has been one that I will cherish always. From the beginning of the ACE project, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some amazing individuals, and I’ve gleaned so much from each one of them. Also, GRH supports our teachers on a level that helps to inspire and motivate them to new levels. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to work with Good Reason Houston.”

“A strong public education system is essential for our region’s children. Good Reason Houston quarterbacks a citywide effort to identify and advance the most promising opportunities for educational excellence. Their leadership allows philanthropy to be more effective in supporting children toward the future they deserve. We are proud to invest in this important work.”

“Strengthening a school district’s strategic coherence and SUPPORTING EDUCATORS TO ENSURE IT is executed at every level of the system IS crucial to ACCELERATING outcomes. Good Reason Houston stands out from other education backbone organizations around the country by focusing on THE CRITICAL WORK THAT IS necessary to dramatically transform public education opportunities for children.”

“Providing families with high-quality public school options is critical to improve citywide student outcomes. Good Reason Houston is successfully leading a communitywide effort toward this vision at a scale unmatched by few communities in the country.”

“The people that you’re working with [at Good Reason Houston] come with a lot of research and a lot of knowledge. They’re really smart, brilliant people, but also have the experience of being educators, and having walked in the shoes that teachers are walking in right now.”

“[Good Reason Houston] has been a major support – giving us a bird’s eye view of what some like-minded organizations, or like-minded school districts, are doing; what’s working; what the research says; those things have been very, very helpful.”

“Good Reason Houston wants more high-quality seats – that’s it. But the how and the what – what I’ve loved about them is they create a space where you can dream and think about what’s best for the kids that we serve.”

“When Good Reason Houston is coming to our table, they are bringing solution-driven answers for us to help us get where we need to go.”

“The impact across the city of Houston by Good Reason Houston is really tangible, and it’s really really needed and just in time.”

“To a person at Good Reason Houston, I feel like they have a high bar for talent, making sure that they are bringing in like-minded, mission-aligned people who believe in the brilliance of all kids and are district/charter agnostic.”