Good News: December 2024

Note From The CEO Dear Friend, As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the progress made this year to ensure every student in Houston has access to a high-quality public education. Building on this momentum, 2025 will bring renewed focus and expanded efforts to empower families, support educators, and shape policies that drive […]
The Learning Curve: December 2024

📚 Here’s a look at essential topics we are focusing on this month: Detracking Math: What happens when low-performing 9th graders are removed from remedial math and placed into regular Algebra I? Their unexpected success offers insights for educators and policymakers on how to reimagine this critical threshold class. The Power of Pre-K: Houston-area public pre-K programs serve […]
Houston Students Miss Out On Safe, Healthy Learning Environments Due to Bond Vote Outcome

HOUSTON – November 5, 2024 – In an outcome that will have profound implications for the future of public education in our city, the Houston ISD bond did not pass. Good Reason Houston is disheartened by this result, as it is a decision to maintain the status quo rather than invest in safer, healthier, and […]