Urban Edge
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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