From early childhood education to outcomes after graduation, our education research strives to address inequity and help guide district policy.

Latest Urban Edge Stories

Even with new funding, pre-K still isn't the norm in Texas

In May, the Texas House and Senate approved HB-3, which provides around $11.6 billion in funding for public schools.

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News Story
: Jun 6, 2019
Education

Eight new or recently renovated public libraries to love

Not just beautiful, public libraries are dynamic components of our urban landscapes.

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Feature Story
: May 31, 2019
Education

Black and Hispanic respondents of new survey value education more than their white counterparts

The Kinder Houston Area Survey shows more people believe schools need more money to provide quality education.

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Kinder Institute Research
: May 14, 2019
Education

Latest Research

Artist-Planner Collaborations: Lessons learned from arts and culture ecosystems for inclusive planning

These are the lessons learned from the arts and culture ecosystems of three Sun Belt cities for a new model of inclusive planning.
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Report: Jun 13, 2019
Education, Urban Planning

Harris County’s College Advising Needs

This Houston Education Research Consortium report assesses college advising needs in nine Houston-area school districts.
Report: Apr 25, 2019
Education

HISD's Decentralization Reform (Part 4: Funding)

This brief addresses Houston ISD's decentralization funding and is the final part of a larger study about HISD's decentralization.
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Report: Mar 7, 2019
Education

Experts

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Erin Baumgartner

  • Associate Director for HISD Research and Relations, Houston Education Research Consortium
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Holly Heard

  • Associate Director of Research Data Operations
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Brian Holzman

  • Research Scientist, Houston Education Research Consortium
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Jodi S. Moon

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Houston Education Research Consortium
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Daniel J. Potter

  • Associate Director Regional Research, Houston Education Research Consortium
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Kori J. Stroub

  • Research Scientist, Houston Education Research Consortium
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Ruth N. López Turley

  • Director, Houston Education Research Consortium
  • Associate Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
  • Professor of Sociology, Rice University
  • Founder, National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships
  • Kinder Fellow
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Related Initiatives

Houston Education Research Consortium

The Houston Education Research Consortium is a research partnership between Rice University and several Houston-area school districts to guide data-driven, equity-minded policy.

The National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships

NNERPP aims to develop, support and connect partnerships between education agencies and research institutions in order to improve the relationships between research, policy and practice.