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 […]
2023 Kindergarten Readiness Rates in the Houston Region
Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) is released annually and contains a wealth of data on our schools. This includes data on enrollment and academic achievement. In this blog post we examine pre-Kindergarten (pre-K) enrollment and Kindergarten Readiness data within the Houston-region. Note that this data reflects the 2022-2023 TAPR and we’ll update our analysis in […]
Navigating the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
The Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) serve as a comprehensive compass for evaluating the educational landscape in Texas. Released annually, these reports meticulously compile a wealth of data on academic performance and other key metrics like attendance and teachers, offering insights into each school and district across Texas. In this blog, we’ll dive into the […]
