Past Events

Building a Culture of Research Use

This daylong workshop prepares your organization to leverage research, strengthen programs and boost student outcomes in Houston and beyond.

Webinar: 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

This year’s State of Housing report takes a deeper look at affordability — going beyond home prices to examine rental and ownership trends, demographic shifts and rising insurance costs. Experts will unpack key findings and their implications.

Partnering for Pre-K: Learnings From Research-Practice Partnerships Around the Country

National experts working in research-practice partnerships will dive into what’s working, what’s changing and how these insights might be scaled for local impact.

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.