Education

Urban Review: Corps Funds at Risk, Schools Closing Down and a Potential School Funding Showdown

This week, Army Corps funds could be diverted from flood projects, Austin confronts dropping student enrollment, new research on the gap between reality and perception when it comes to racial economic progress and a chance for school funding reform.

In 2019, Houston Faces Tough Challenges, Big Opportunities

Another year, another set of urgent issues – some of them still lingering from years prior.

Urban Edge's Favorite 2018 Books

There was no shortage of texts tackling some of the biggest urban challenges: inequality, disaster recovery, walkability and more. Here are a few worth adding to your bookshelves.

What To Watch: Looking Ahead to the 86th Legislative Session

Thanks in part to the results of the recent election, lawmakers are underscoring this session as a time to focus on "bread and butter" issues.

How To Support Kids in Houston and Texas

The latest State of Texas Children report from the Center for Public Policy Priorities underscores the need for a complete Census count and includes recommendations on school finance, health care and more.