Education

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.