Strengthening Texas’ Accountability System: Key Reforms in HB 4 and SB 1962 at a Glance
The state academic accountability system serves a vital role in public education by setting expectations for student learning, incentivizing school systems to meet those expectations, and tracking educational outcomes. Critically, A-F ratings are the only meaningful tool that parents, policymakers, community partners, and the public have for assessing district and campus progress, making them a […]
Texas House New Subcommittee Explores Solutions to Better Prepare Students for Life after High School
The Texas House’ Academic & Career-Oriented Education Subcommittee met for the first time Wednesday, March 5, to consider legislation focused on postsecondary preparedness. Good Reason Houston’s recent postsecondary research shows that access to pathways that lead to postsecondary credentials are crucial for Houston-area graduates to earn a living wage in our region, yet only 27% […]
Good Reason Houston, Organizations Across State File Brief on Behalf of Students, Parents and Communities to Urge Texas Court to Release School Accountability Ratings
When you’re in a dark room, you tap into whatever is accessible to you to get your bearings – you stretch out your arms to see what you can feel, you listen intently for sounds – all in an attempt to collect information, assess the situation, and make decisions. For parents trying to make the […]
