Research

Middle School Experiences and Exit: Perspectives From Parents

This study utilizes parent survey and interview data to study motivations behind middle school student mobility.

Pre-K Enrollment and Early Elementary Outcomes (Briefs 1 and 2)

This series examines the influence of the passage of Texas House Bill 3 (HB3) and Covid-19 pandemic on public pre-K enrollment and attendance. It also looks at how participation in public pre-K programs is associated with early elementary outcomes such as kindergarten readiness, chronic absenteeism, and English proficiency.

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Latest Research

Streetlights in the City: Understanding the Distribution of Houston Streetlights

This reports documents and analyzes the location of streetlights in Houston.

February 14, 2017 | URBAN DISPARITY

Social Capital, Race, and Magnet School Attendance

This report looks at the interaction between race, social capital and magnet school attendance.

February 1, 2017 | EDUCATION

Building Stronger Suburbs: Adaptability and Resilience Best Practices From Suburban Houston

A report on how suburbs can adapt to modern challenges and opportunities.

November 2, 2016 |

Disparate City: Understanding Rising Levels of Concentrated Poverty and Affluence in Greater Houston

This report examines the clustering of poverty and the uneven distribution of economic circumstances across Greater Houston.

October 26, 2016 | URBAN DISPARITY

Houston's Opportunity: Reconnecting Disengaged Youth and Young Adults to Strengthen Houston's Economy

This report attempts to assess and map the Opportunity Youth and Young Adult population as well outline strategies for success for educators, service providers and employers looking to prevent and combat disengagement.

September 28, 2016 | DEMOGRAPHICS | URBAN DISPARITY

Mayoral Elections in Indiana: 2003-2015

The report examines a host of indicators regarding mayoral elections in Indiana, including mayoral races in 474 general elections and 706 primary elections in more than 120 Indiana cities.

August 10, 2016 | ELECTIONS | GOVERNANCE

The Houston Pension Question: How the City's Pension Liability Grew and the Options for Reform

This report presents options for pension reform.

August 9, 2016 | GOVERNANCE

College Advising Program: CSA Feedback

A collection of interviews with college advisers offers reflections and improvements for a program meant to get more students into post-secondary school.