Urban Edge
What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations
As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights
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Research Over Coffee: How to Best Prepare for a Coming Hurricane
Predictors indicate who’s likely to skip town when the big one hits
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To see the legacy of slavery, look at present-day school systems
Slavery has long since been abolished in the U.S. but the affect of its legacy may still linger in our education system.
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The fastest growing city in America? You will never believe.
Many cities in Texas are growing faster than cities across America, but you will never guess what city is growing the fastest.
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Houston Poised to Become Country’s #3 City
Based on current growth trends, Houston’s population could exceed that of Chicago by 2030.
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Physical Address
Rice University
Kraft Hall
6100 Main Street, Suite 305
Houston, TX 77005-1892