Initiatives

Mobilizing organizations across Houston to advance the use of research-based educational policies and practices that are informed by the community

Mission:

The Coalition will mobilize organizations across Houston to advance the use of research-based educational policies and practices that are informed by the community.

Vision:

The Coalition serves as the collective that brings awareness to issues impacting education in Houston and advances an education-focused agenda with the intended purpose of ensuring all students reach their full potential.

Priorities:

Student Achievement
Educator Quality & Diversity
Student Mental Health
Parent Engagement

Good Reason Houston has partnered with the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF), a nonprofit sports entity devoted to supporting educators — the largest, in fact!

Together with our growing number of campaign partners throughout the city, we bring you Houston Loves Teachers: a citywide outreach and support effort for educators, both present and future. We want to recruit the best teacher talent to Houston and help current teachers thrive in Houston by providing opportunities for professional growth and recognition for the positive impact you have on our students and families.

“Pre-K Houston” is an initiative led by education non profit Good Reasn Houston aimed at promoting pre-K enrollment, particularly within the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Alief ISD, Spring ISD, and Aldine ISD. They serve as a valuable resource for parents of students eligible to attend Pre-K.

Good Reason Houston’s objective with the “Pre-K Houston” campaign is to capitalize on the regional push for pre-K enrollment, specifically prioritizing enrollment in target neighborhoods through community events. Here are some key aspects of our initiative and why we would like to request media to maximize its impact.

Key Initiatives Include:

Increase Enrollment: 6 in 10 eligible students are not enrolled; those who participate are 2.5 times more likely to be kindergarten-ready.
Currently, only 38% of eligible students are enrolled, with a goal to increase enrollment to 50% (8,500 students) over the next three years.
Simplify Enrollment: Streamlining processes to facilitate easier enrollment for parents.

The Parent Action Network (PAN) empowers and uplifts parent voices to challenge the status quo and demand great public schools.

PAN amplifies parents’ voices on critical issues such as resource equity, student achievement, and safe, inclusive environments. We help parents understand key policies and ensure their voices are heard by connecting with school leaders, organizing events, advocating for policy changes, and leading campaigns that address the unique needs of Houston students. Through grassroots efforts, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, PAN parents are at the forefront of public education in Houston.