Research Impact

How research is helping HISD’s Sunrise Centers deliver community-driven resources to unlock student success

For many of the nearly 177,000 students in Houston ISD, access to food, clothing, shelter, health care, school supplies and other resources poses a barrier to success in the classroom. The district is counting on its Sunrise Centers to help meet those needs — and a research partnership to ensure they deliver meaningful impact on student outcomes.

Data-driven strategies highlight the complexity and impact of nonprofit work in Houston

For several generations, the Alexander Jewish Family Service has provided an array of social services to people in need.