Research

Shifting Gears: Framing Bike-sharing Trends in Sun Belt Cities

While bike-sharing is typically framed as a means of transportation for weekday commuters, a new analysis of the programs in Austin, Denver, Fort Worth and Houston indicates that users frequently turn to bike-sharing for recreational purposes in these cities.

Evaluating High School Dropout Indicators and Assessing Their Strength

This brief evaluates indicators for students at risk of dropping out of school.

Rice Village: Parking, Management and the Built Environment

The following report offers an analysis of three major issues facing Rice Village — parking, management and infrastructure.

An Evaluation of the Secondary Reading Initiative

This report investigates an initiative intended to improve achievement on standardized tests for students who have struggled with reading.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2015 Results

The 2015 Kinder Houston Area Survey tracks Harris County perspectives on the local economy, traffic and ethnic diversity.

Improving Math Scores for African American and Hispanic Females

This report examines the effectiveness of self-affirmation exercises in the face of negative stereotype threat.

Reading Achievement Among English Language Learners

This study follows a single cohort of students from kindergarten through fifth grade, tracking reading growth.

How Do High Status Parents Choose Schools? Evidence From A Choice District

In-depth interviews with Houston-area parents in affluent neighborhoods sheds light on how families select schools.

Multiple Components of Race Data Library

Library of publicly available data sets on race

Copenhagen Area Survey Highlights

Now in its second year, the Kinder Institute’s Copenhagen Area Survey provides insight into the evolution of public opinions in a place widely considered to have some of the happiest residents in the world.