Policy & Research




Legislative Priorities
Maintain a Rigorous & Transparent Academic Accountability System
Students, families, and communities deserve a rigorous and transparent academic accountability system. One that measures school quality, student academic success, and illuminates where to target needed resources.
Preserve Landmark House Bill 3 Public School Funding
House Bill 3 funds data-backed, student-focused reforms designed to improve student outcomes. HB 3’s focus on closing learning gaps that existed pre-COVID is more important than ever, as pandemic-related learning loss will likely further widen the outcomes between students experiencing poverty and their non-low-income peers.
Safeguard State Policies that Support the Creation of New, High-Quality Public Schools
Continue to promote and incentivize school leaders to develop and implement innovative school models that meet the needs of their students and communities.
Support Equitable Access to Reliable and Affordable Digital Connectivity
Ensure access to reliable connectivity and devices so all students may participate fully in a modernized PK-12 public education system.
Advance Policies that Increase Postsecondary Student Enrollment and Completion
As K-12 schools improve, increase access to postsecondary options that grow pathways to higher wage jobs and strengthen workforce/economy.
Data Dashboards
Legislative District Profiles
Research
Learning Loss Report (June 2020)
Good Reason Houston Annual Report (2020)
Good Reason Houston Scorecard (2018)
Featured Blogs

Black Brilliance is Not Abstract

It’s Time to Rethink Discipline at School

Normal Was Not Working: Advocating for a New Normal in Education

How are Houston Public School Students Doing Right Now?

Teaching in the Time of COVID-19: How to Keep Your Classroom Safe

The Fight Against Learning Loss Belongs to All of Us

Spotlight: Marvin Pierre, New School Fellow

Strong leaders give students a running start at achieving their boldest aspirations!

Protecting Public School Funding is the Right Thing To Do
