Good Reason Houston CEO Calls for a New Standard in Public Education: Living-Wage Futures, Not Just Diplomas
Good Reason Houston CEO Cary Wright took the stage at TEDx Lone Star College over the weekend with a bold challenge for Houston: it’s time to move beyond graduation rates and focus on whether students are truly prepared for economic mobility. Wright reframed how we should think about public education’s role in Houston’s economy. “When […]
Texas Legislature Passes HB 8: Ushering in the Next Phase of Assessment and Accountability for Texas Students
On September 3, 2025, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 8 (HB 8), marking an important milestone in advancing student success and strengthening public trust in Texas education. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for signature. HB 8 builds on the state’s assessment and accountability system by streamlining assessments to drive instruction, elevating […]
WATCH: Houston’s Public Schools Show Dramatic Gains, New Data Reveal
Watch: Research, Policy and Practice Leaders Unite to Decode Houston’s Education Progress Houston’s public schools are in the midst of one of the most significant turnarounds in recent memory. New state data show that 145,000 more students now attend A- or B-rated schools compared to just two years ago—a shift education leaders say could reshape […]
