Pre-K is Economic Policy: Why Investing in Early Education Fuels Houston’s Future
Good Reason Houston speaks on Harris County panel about the major factors impacting economic progress in the region. In discussions about economic growth, people often focus on industries, workforce development, and infrastructure. But what if one of the most impactful economic strategies starts before a child even enters kindergarten? That’s exactly what Cary Wright, CEO […]
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 […]
