The secret to future success? It starts in middle school math
Dear Partner, Nothing makes us more hopeful going into 2025 than the bold action we are seeing across Houston schools this year. We saw promising growth in reading achievement and schools leading inspiring and innovative programs to meet the needs of every child in every neighborhood. Our new research has shed light on a critical […]
Houston’s Public Schools Are Failing Our Kids—Here’s How We Fix It
Houston is a city that prides itself on big dreams and bold action. We call ourselves the city of opportunity, a place where hard work pays off and ambition has no limits. Yet, for far too many of our young people, this promise remains unfulfilled. New research from Good Reason Houston paints a sobering picture: […]
New research reveals which experiences in grades 8-12 best prepare students for long-term success
Good Reason Houston, in partnership with the University of Houston Education Research Center (ERC), unveiled a groundbreaking study to understand how public school students’ pre-K-12 experiences influence their future jobs and earnings. It is the first comprehensive effort to examine what helps students succeed and how opportunities can be created for all students, regardless of […]
