The Learning Curve: March 2025
Welcome to The Learning Curve! Education is shifting, and with it, the policies and practices that shape student outcomes. This month, we’re diving into the changing teacher workforce, the growing role of dual enrollment, and how new policies are redefining access to education. To explore these topics further, we’re launching The Learning Curve Conversations, a […]
The Learning Curve: February 2025
Welcome to the first edition of The Learning Curve in 2025! We’re kicking off the year with the latest insights on public education, starting with the January 29 release of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results. These biennial assessments provide a critical look at student achievement across the country. Explore our Houston ISD-specific NAEP findings, and for […]
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 […]
