Past Events

Kinder Institute Luncheon 2026

Join civic leaders, community members and researchers for a first look at the Kinder Houston Area Survey, one of the nation's longest-running studies of a metropolitan area.

Working Collaboratively to Understand and Address Student and Family Needs

Researchers will share existing research on student and family support needs and seek input from school districts, nonprofit organizations and stakeholders on what type of information would be useful for them to guide program development, decision-making and support.

Understanding Shifting Demographics in Early Education

This event will focus on the changing demographic composition of the Greater Houston region and what these trends mean for the schools, districts and organizations providing support to an evolving student population.

Webinar: 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

This webinar will share findings from the forthcoming 2025 State of Housing report. A panel discussion will follow.

Kinder Institute Luncheon 2025

The 2025 Kinder Institute Luncheon will celebrate the institute's 15th anniversary. Findings from the 44th Kinder Houston Area Survey will also be shared.

Kinder Institute Forum: Elizabeth Korver-Glenn and Sarah Mayorga

Sociologists Elizabeth Korver-Glenn and Sarah Mayorga will be in conversation with Kinder Institute Director Ruth N. López Turley about how Houston can better guide neighborhood investment.

Preparing Students for the Houston Workforce

This event will discuss opportunities to better prepare students for the future workforce. It will also highlight a new, interactive tool that can be used by educators, students, and others in guiding decisions about pathways in high school that could set students up for success after graduation.

Strategies for Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students in Texas Public Schools

Join the Kinder Institute’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) for a conversation on the opportunities and challenges of being an emergent bilingual student and how to best support this important population of students.

Pre-K Participation and Student Outcomes in the Houston Region

Join the Kinder Institute's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) to learn about recent pre-K research conducted in partnership with nine Houston-area school districts.

Webinar: 2024 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

This webinar will focus on findings from the 2024 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report. A panel discussion with local experts will follow.