Algebra Course Sequencing and Student Outcomes in Pasadena ISD
Students in Pasadena ISD’s new Algebra I-Algebra II-Geometry sequence saw modest improvements in academic performance and college-readiness, though participation was uneven.
One-Way Dual Language Programs: Examining Student Growth and Campus Impact
Young emergent bilingual students perform better academically when they learn in both English and in their home language, which boosts campus achievement overall.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2026 Results
Residents are concerned about job prospects, mounting financial pressures and environmental hazards. This report also examines how social cohesion is related to resident well-being.
District Demographic Change Dashboard
Explore population estimates, enrollment rates and other demographic indicators for each of the 68 school districts in the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area.
This brief studies demographic shifts in Houston-area school districts to help forecast student enrollment.
Coffee & Quality Case Study #5: CollegeCommunityCareer
This Coffee & Quality case study finds that CollegeCommunityCareer students who stayed engaged in programs and participated in summer activities had better college outcomes.
Low-income students are still being left behind, according to a new assessment of the state’s school accountability system.
Parental Perspectives and Experiences From HISD's Parent University
This study looks at how parent participants feel about HISD's Parent University program and if it has motivated parental engagement and advocacy in the district.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2025 Results
Houston continues to grow — economically, demographically and culturally.
Aldine ISD: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills and Campus Discipline Outcomes
The Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s Houston Education Research Consortium partnered with Aldine ISD, an urban school district serving predominantly economically disadvantaged and minority students, to better understand how self-reported teacher and student SEL skills were associated with campus disciplinary practices.
Sunrise Centers: Strengths, Challenges, and Recommendations to Enhance Family and Student Well-Being
This four-part series examines the first-year implementation of the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) Sunrise Centers.
89th Texas Legislative Session: Priorities and Policy Views
This survey snapshot examines the top priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature among residents across the Greater Houston area, including Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.
Characteristics and Profiles of Pre-K Classrooms and Teachers in the Houston Region
This brief examines the characteristics of public pre-K teachers and classrooms in Houston-area school districts to better understand how well the programs align with research-based indicators that have been shown to produce positive student outcomes.
Student Enrollment and Mobility During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Kinder Institute for Urban Research examined patterns of student mobility, specifically students changing schools or school districts, in Houston-area school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This dashboard connects localized workforce data to career and technical education (CTE) pathways in the Houston region to help improving the alignment between education, training, and workforce need.
Pasadena ISD students made greater academic gains with more class time in Spanish, a Kinder Institute analysis shows.
The latest Kinder Houston Area Survey shows notable changes on LGBTQ+ acceptance, school funding and more.
Fewer babies, migrating families: The demographic trends reshaping Houston’s public schools
A new Kinder Institute analysis provides fresh perspective on how birth and household movement trends are impacting school enrollment across Houston.
How Texas plans to tie school accountability grades to college success, job wages
Texas plans to weight postsecondary readiness metrics in its academic accountability system starting in 2031, with the goal of getting more students on track to college and career success.
800 school districts, $1 billion paid: How Texas’ teacher pay-for-performance has rapidly grown
About two-thirds of Texas school districts have now joined the Teacher Incentive Allotment, including nearly all in Houston.
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.
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.
Strategies for Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students in Texas Public Schools
Join the Kinder Institute’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) for a conversation on the opportunities and challenges of being an emergent bilingual student and how to best support this important population of students.
Pre-K Participation and Student Outcomes in the Houston Region
Join the Kinder Institute's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) to learn about recent pre-K research conducted in partnership with nine Houston-area school districts.
Kinder Institute Luncheon 2024
The 2024 Kinder Institute Luncheon will honor Dr. Marc. L. Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist. Findings from the 43rd Kinder Houston Area Survey will also be shared.
Kinder Institute Forum: Adam Gamoran
Adam Gamoran, president of the William T. Grant Foundation, will be in conversation with Kinder Institute Director Ruth N. López Turley. His research focuses on educational inequality and school reform.
Career and Technical Education: Preparing Students for College and Workforce Success
Join the Kinder Institute’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) for a conversation on career and technical education (CTE) and its role in preparing students for college, employment and workforce success.
Kinder Institute Forum: Robert L. Santos
Robert L. Santos, director of the U.S. Census Bureau, will discuss leveraging data to advance equity and diversity, lessons learned from the 2020 census, and plans to reach historically undercounted communities in 2030.
Switching Schools: Student Mobility Across the Houston Region
This program will highlight historic patterns of significant student mobility, what it means for student outcomes and strategies for supporting students.
Kinder Institute Luncheon 2023
The annual luncheon brings together hundreds of business, nonprofit and community leaders to learn about the leading issues facing our community and country.
Kinder Institute Forum: Ruth J. Simmons
Ruth J. Simmons, a leading voice in higher education, will be in conversation with Ruth N. López Turley, director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Setting Kids up for Success: Supporting Early Education in the Houston Region
Join the Kinder Institute's Houston Education Research Consortium for a conversation highlighting recent pre-K research.
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