4 Ways HB 123 Supports Early Education
Early education is a critical time for students to develop the foundational skills in reading and math that build throughout their education. In Houston, 58% of students are not reading on grade level by 3rd grade and 63% are not proficient in math (STAAR Aggregate Year-Over-Year Comparison). With these alarming gaps in literacy and numeracy, […]
New data supports the value of public pre-K for eligible Houston students, yet 41,000 are not enrolled
Kindergarten readiness data, released last week by the Texas Education Agency, sheds light on the value of attending pre-K readiness assessments are administered at the beginning of the year and include early academic skills like letter recognition, vocabulary, and counting. Additionally, students are assessed on emotional regulation and gross and fine motor control. For teachers […]
Progress Report: Key Education Trends Shaping the 2024-2025 School Year So Far
You may recall Good Reason Houston made predictions in August about the topics that will shape the 2024-2025 school year. Now halfway through the school year, we’ve seen some of those predictions materialize as expected, while others have surprised us. What stands out most is this: our progress reaffirms our belief in what’s possible for […]
