From bill highlights to community action, get the latest insights on public education in this edition.
The pace of the legislative session picked up substantially in February with both Texas House and Senate committees setting hearings for bills. The annual budget process is well on its way, with both the Senate Finance and House Appropriations committees holding hearings on their respective chamber’s appropriations bill, SB 1 and HB 1. In line […]
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 […]
