Good News: December 2024
Note From The CEO Dear Friend, As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the progress made this year to ensure every student in Houston has access to a high-quality public education. Building on this momentum, 2025 will bring renewed focus and expanded efforts to empower families, support educators, and shape policies that drive […]
The Learning Curve: December 2024
📚 Here’s a look at essential topics we are focusing on this month: Detracking Math: What happens when low-performing 9th graders are removed from remedial math and placed into regular Algebra I? Their unexpected success offers insights for educators and policymakers on how to reimagine this critical threshold class. The Power of Pre-K: Houston-area public pre-K programs serve […]
A Case for Teacher Appraisals and Evaluation Systems
Imagine your third grade student is about to start a new school year. Would you rather your student have a teacher who has demonstrated their ability to teach engaging lessons and grow student learning or a teacher who struggles to create a safe learning environment? Now, imagine you are a teacher who wants to improve […]
