A Case for Teacher Appraisals and Evaluation Systems
Imagine your third grade student is about to start a new school year. Would you rather your student have a teacher who has demonstrated their ability to teach engaging lessons and grow student learning or a teacher who struggles to create a safe learning environment? Now, imagine you are a teacher who wants to improve […]
Are Houston-Region Graduates Earning Enough?
A key measure of how well our education system is working is whether graduates can earn enough to support themselves and their families. Comparing their earnings to a living wage—what it costs to cover basic needs—helps us assess this. In 2023, the living wage for a single person in Harris County with no dependents was […]
