The STAAR Test Explained
With STAAR results rolling out across the state, here’s a quick guide to what the test is, how to interpret scores, and why it matters. STAAR is a test that Texas students take once a year, typically at the end of April. It’s meant to align to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), meaning it […]
Statement from the CEO of Good Reason Houston on the Continuation of State Intervention in Houston ISD
Only 17% of Houston ISD graduates are earning a living wage just a decade after leaving high school. That’s not a statistic—it’s a wake-up call. It’s a reminder that far too many of our students are still being left behind, and that we have more work to do to ensure every child in Houston is […]
Good Reason Houston surprises educators across city as part of Houston Loves Teachers campaign during Teacher Appreciation Week
Good Reason Houston’s Houston Loves Teachers campaign is dedicated to supporting and celebrating teachers all year, but Teacher Appreciation Week gives us a chance to go big — big treats, big surprises, and big checks (literally!). It’s only fitting considering the big effort educators pour into Houston students every day. During Teacher Appreciation week, we […]
