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Black Brilliance is Not Abstract
As we watch Amanda [Gorman] rise to cultural fame, let us not internalize Black Brilliance as an abstract quality…
It’s Time to Rethink Discipline at School
Throughout schools across Harris County, there’s a gross overrepresentation of punitive school discipline practices…
Normal Was Not Working: Advocating for a New Normal in Education
Normal was not working for most children in this country before 2020…
How are Houston Public School Students Doing Right Now?
It’s important that our local and state legislators and community members understand the impact their decisions…
Teaching in the Time of COVID-19: How to Keep Your Classroom Safe
The COVID-19 pandemic adds a layer of complexity to teaching…
The Fight Against Learning Loss Belongs to All of Us
We have an opportunity—and obligation—to act now to support our students and to begin to co-create a different future for them.
Spotlight: Marvin Pierre, New School Fellow
Learn more about Marvin Pierre, an inaugural fellow in our New School Fellowship program.
Strong leaders give students a running start at achieving their boldest aspirations!
If this year has taught us anything, it’s that race absolutely matters and that adult behaviors are inextricably linked to student outcomes.
Protecting Public School Funding is the Right Thing To Do
With the election night come and gone, we now have in place the state lawmakers who will make important decisions impacting Texas’ students.
Transformational Partnerships Are the Cornerstone of Our Mission
We help districts think and act differently, by providing expertise, support, and financial resources…