Texas Parent, Business, Education Nonprofit Leaders Applaud Release of 2023 Accountability Ratings, Urge Similar Result For 2024 Ratings
HOUSTON – Texas has gone five years without fully publishing A-F academic accountability ratings, which are vital for fostering student progress, transparency, and continuous improvement in public schools. A coalition of Texas leaders representing parents, businesses, and education nonprofits filed an amicus brief in Morath v. Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District urging the 15th Court of […]
Pre-K is Economic Policy: Why Investing in Early Education Fuels Houston’s Future
Good Reason Houston speaks on Harris County panel about the major factors impacting economic progress in the region. In discussions about economic growth, people often focus on industries, workforce development, and infrastructure. But what if one of the most impactful economic strategies starts before a child even enters kindergarten? That’s exactly what Cary Wright, CEO […]
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 […]
