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 […]
The Learning Curve: November 2024
📚 Here’s a look at essential topics shaping education today: Houston ISD bond outcome: With voters rejecting the $4.4 billion HISD bond, the district now faces urgent questions about securing funding for essential facility upgrades without new resources. Complete texts in classrooms: Full texts build more than reading skills—they develop life-long cognitive abilities. Early math […]
The Learning Curve: October 2024
Dear Partner, Welcome to the fourth monthly edition of the Learning Curve. We’re grateful for your continued commitment to staying informed about Houston’s public education landscape. This month’s edition brings a spotlight on critical issues impacting our community, including the surge in college enrollment, the impact of AI tutors on student performance, the roadblocks faced […]
