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Who Remains ‘College, Career, and Military Ready’ in the Context of a Shifting Accountability Framework?

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At the Crossroads

 

Rice's Kinder Institute marks 15 years of turning research into results.

 

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Insight with Impact

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Hurricane Beryl: Recovery One Year Later

About 1 in 10 residents are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Beryl....

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Building the Data and Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area

Through a series of case studies in partnership with United Way, the Kinder Institute is teaching organizations to use data to better serve the commun...

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Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness

Young adults and low-income earners report feeling less connected and supported....

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Food Insecurity in Houston and Harris County

About 2 in 5 Houston and Harris County households are food insecure, nearly three times the national average....

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PERSPECTIVES
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INSIGHTS
A key federal report on food insecurity is ending. How local data can fill the gap.
OCTOBER 9, 2025
Congress’ debate over ‘Obamacare’ subsidies stands to impact 1 million Houstonians
OCTOBER 6, 2025

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