The Learning Curve: October 2024
Dear Partner, Welcome to the fourth monthly edition of the Learning Curve. We’re grateful for your continued commitment to staying informed about Houston’s public education landscape. This month’s edition brings a spotlight on critical issues impacting our community, including the surge in college enrollment, the impact of AI tutors on student performance, the roadblocks faced […]
How Houston ISD’s $4.4B bond won’t increase taxes
A $4.4 billion Houston ISD school bond proposal is on the November ballot. The bond proposal aims to fund health and safety improvements at all campuses and to rebuild some high-need campuses either partially or fully. It also includes funding for expanding pre-K programs and constructing career-focused centers to serve the district. HISD says all […]
What to know about the Houston ISD bond
A $4.4 billion bond will be on the ballot in November focused on improving our students’ health, safety, and college or career readiness in Houston ISD schools. Most of the bond ($3.3 billion) will focus on restoring more than 40 of the district’s urgent-need schools to provide cleaner water, dependable HVAC units, and compliance with […]
