Good Reason Houston Celebrates Bold Step Toward Elevating Teacher Excellence in Houston ISD
Houston ISD approves new teacher evaluation system that will include measures on student growth, rigorous evaluator certification process HOUSTON – March 20, 2025 – Houston ISD school board trustees unanimously approved the new teacher evaluation system during Thursday’s meeting. The system includes measures focused on student growth and a rigorous evaluator certification process to ensure […]
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 […]
Texas Senate Education Committee Passes Bill to Support Experienced and Effective Educators
A new bill aimed at improving teacher retention in Texas is gaining traction among lawmakers, as the Houston area grapples with record-high turnover rates and a decline in experienced educators. Senate Bill 26, filed by Chairman Brandon Creighton, prioritizes keeping experienced teachers in the classroom. The legislation comes as Houston-area school districts report turnover rates […]
