Education

50 Years of Education Research Hasn’t Fixed Inequality in Schools: Here’s One Reason Why

Education policymakers and researchers historically haven’t worked together. That’s starting to change.

Why We're Seeing the Re-Segregation of Schools -- and Understanding Its Impact on Students

Building on past research, a new study tries to determine what form of segregation contributes most to gaps in test scores between black, Hispanic and white students.

Understanding the Education Gamble on Houston Ballots This November

As the biggest school district in Texas, could Houston get the state to update its funding finally?

Charter Schools Do Little To Combat Racial Segregation, Says National Study

A new study looked at poverty, race and performance in charters and traditional public schools across the country.

How Houston Can Address Its 111,000 Young People Who Don't Work or Attend School

Given the vast numbers of disconnected young people -- and the cost of inaction -- the time to consider a different approach is now, a new Kinder Institute report argues.

The Texas Demographic Revolution: Why Education Matters More Today Than Ever Before

During most of the last century, Texans didn’t need much education to strike it rich. That's changed.

Weekly Roundup: A Plausible Alternative To High School Suspensions

Historically, when a student acted out in school, he'd faced suspension. Today that's no longer the case, with more districts instead experimenting with 'restorative justice.'

The Most Economically Segregated School District Boundaries in the Country

A new study shows the majority of income segregation is happening between, not within, school districts.

New Recommendation Says Every School Should Have a Nurse. Many Don't

Health experts and data researchers agree: school nurses are good for students. So why don't all schools have them?

Not Just Food: Book Deserts Also Characterize Poor Neighborhoods

In poor neighborhoods, there are few places where parents can purchase books for their kids. That matters, since reading at home is closely tied to academic success.

Guest Post: Why the Quest for "High Opportunity" Housing May Destabilize Communities and Schools

No matter how noble the advocates for the policy may view themselves, they are missing the complexity of community, families and schools.

How To Address the 14 Percent of Young People Who Neither Work Nor Attend School

Interviews with disconnected youth -- young people who neither work nor attend school -- help reveal shortcomings of schools and other institutions.

School Closures Tend to Displace Black, Poor Students With Few Positive Outcomes

An analysis of 27 school closures in Houston found that students were rarely transferred to the district's highest-performing schools.

Latest Podcast: Understanding the Debate Over Education Funding

Kinder Institute experts discuss the status of education funding in Texas, and the history of construction and demolition patterns in Houston.

Why Educators Should Be Paying Close Attention to Pharr, Texas

The South Texas school district is winning national acclaim for its approach to engaging high school dropouts.