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Citywide Coalition on Education

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

Good Reason Houston is a member of the Steering Committee for the Citywide Coalition on Education, which unites business and community organizations to address pressing educational issues in Houston. The Coalition champions an education-focused agenda, ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Key initiatives include:
  • Empowering diverse education-focused organizations to lead change aligned with the Coalition’s priorities.

  • Promoting policies that enhance educational pathways and opportunities for students in the Houston area.

  • Supporting local school systems in engaging stakeholders to shape and implement policies that meet community needs and improve student experiences.

11 Public School Districts

13 Charter Schools / Systems

500,000+ Students

Nearly 10,000 New School Seats​

2 Successful Pilot Programs​

Founding CEO Alex Elizondo explains why the study was conducted and the exciting findings.

Findings: Keys to Success

Outcomes Oriented​

Our consistent emphasis on outcomes rather than activities was evident. ​

Boots on the Ground

School systems value our readiness to work side by side with staff. ​

Quality Connector

Stakeholders cited our strength in connecting partners to high-quality support.​

Reliable

Stakeholders say they can count on us for quality advice and support.

Client Centered

Partners frequently cited our client-centered approach.

Testimonials

Dr. Lupita Hinojosa

Superintendent

Spring ISD

“The people that you’re working with [at Good Reason Houston] come with a lot of research and a lot of knowledge. They’re really smart, brilliant people, but also have the experience of being educators, and having walked in the shoes that teachers are walking in right now.” 

Millard House II

Superintendent

Houston ISD

“[Good Reason Houston] has been a major support – giving us a bird’s eye view of what some like-minded organizations, or like-minded school districts, are doing; what’s working; what the research says; those things have been very, very helpful.”

Dr. LaTonya Goffney

Superintendent

Aldine ISD

“Good Reason Houston wants more high-quality seats – that’s it. But the how and the what – what I’ve loved about them is they create a space where you can dream and think about what’s best for the kids that we serve.”

Adrian Bustillos

Chief Transformation Officer

Aldine ISD

“When Good Reason Houston is coming to our table, they are bringing solution-driven answers for us to help us get where we need to go.”

Armando Orduña

Interim Executive Director

Latinos for Education

“The impact across the city of Houston by Good Reason Houston is really tangible, and it’s really really needed and just in time.”

Mark DiBella

YES Prep

Aldine ISD

“To a person at Good Reason Houston, I feel like they have a high bar for talent, making sure that they are bringing in like-minded, mission-aligned people who believe in the brilliance of all kids and are district/charter agnostic.”

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