Houston Education Leaders Rally Behind $7.7 Billion State Investment in Public Schools
A coalition of education organizations led by Good Reason Houston sent a joint letter to the Texas House of Representatives on Tuesday, voicing strong support for House Bill 2—a sweeping $7.7 billion investment in public education across the state. The letter, co-signed by 10 other education-focused organizations, highlights the urgent need for increased and strategic […]
Texas Parent, Business, Education Nonprofit Leaders Applaud Release of 2023 Accountability Ratings, Urge Similar Result For 2024 Ratings
HOUSTON – Texas has gone five years without fully publishing A-F academic accountability ratings, which are vital for fostering student progress, transparency, and continuous improvement in public schools. A coalition of Texas leaders representing parents, businesses, and education nonprofits filed an amicus brief in Morath v. Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District urging the 15th Court of […]
Why SB 1962 Matters for Houston Students
In Texas schools – students, parents, and teachers have been working hard, but for two years, no one has seen the official ratings. Good Reason Houston’s CEO, Cary Wright, recently testified in support of SB 1962, a bill that ensures public school ratings are released every year. These ratings help everyone understand how schools are […]
