Houston outpaces large urban districts on national report card, but equity gaps persist
This spring, fourth and eighth graders across Houston ISD participated in the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a nationally normed exam taken every two years by students in select districts, including HISD. This assessment provides a valuable benchmark, helping our community understand how Houston’s public schools compare to others across the country in […]
Progress Report: Key Education Trends Shaping the 2024-2025 School Year So Far
You may recall Good Reason Houston made predictions in August about the topics that will shape the 2024-2025 school year. Now halfway through the school year, we’ve seen some of those predictions materialize as expected, while others have surprised us. What stands out most is this: our progress reaffirms our belief in what’s possible for […]
New research reveals which experiences in grades 8-12 best prepare students for long-term success
Good Reason Houston, in partnership with the University of Houston Education Research Center (ERC), unveiled a groundbreaking study to understand how public school students’ pre-K-12 experiences influence their future jobs and earnings. It is the first comprehensive effort to examine what helps students succeed and how opportunities can be created for all students, regardless of […]
