Centers

Hurricane Harvey and Student Homelessness (Briefs 1 and 2)

Brief 1 of this two-part series examines the characteristics of students who became homeless due to Hurricane Harvey. Brief 2 explores the educational outcomes of these students.

Is There Support for a Houston Independent School District Bond?

This study seeks to understand public support for education bonds among residents who live in the Houston Independent School District.

Mobility, Opportunity Neighborhoods, and Family Impacts

This study, conducted in collaboration with the Houston Housing Authority, explores families' experiences with housing voucher programs, including HHA's new mobility program.

Texas School District Funding Gaps

This brief examines funding gaps in Texas schools districts and how they impact student performance.

Pre-K Participation and Student Outcomes in the Houston Region

Join the Kinder Institute's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) to learn about recent pre-K research conducted in partnership with nine Houston-area school districts.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2024 Results

The 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey provides an unparalleled look at current conditions in the region as well as the “Houston of Tomorrow.”

Career and Technical Education Alongside the STEM Endorsement in the Houston Area

This brief explores the connection between career and technical education programs and high school endorsements and what pathways students follow to complete and attain them.

Investigating Equity in Art Course Taking Across Houston ISD High Schools

This brief investigates the extent to which national trends in inequitable arts learning opportunity, at least in terms of secondary school course offerings and enrollment, occur in the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Housing Quality Registry

Working with community organizations, the Kinder Institute is engaged in an effort to survey residents in targeted neighborhoods about the condition of their homes and neighborhoods.

Campus Variation in Grade Retention and Course Failure Rates After Attending Summer School in Houston ISD

This brief examines the summer school program in Houston ISD and identifies schools and/or students that may need additional resources during summer school.

Asian American Community Study

This comprehensive study focusing on the Asian American community includes surveys and other data sources to learn more about their experiences, attitudes and perceptions.

Career and Technical Education: Preparing Students for College and Workforce Success

Join the Kinder Institute’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) for a conversation on career and technical education (CTE) and its role in preparing students for college, employment and workforce success.

STEM Endorsement and the Pathway to College (Briefs 1-4)

This series of briefs looks at a variety of factors for students in choosing and completing the STEM endorsement in Houston ISD, including access, race, gender and academic achievement. The briefs also examine whether endorsement completion predicts college enrollment.

Newcomer Schools in Houston ISD: Examining Student Enrollment and Outcomes (Briefs 1-6)

This series focuses on newcomer programs in Houston ISD serving English learner (EL) students who have recently immigrated to the United States.

Switching Schools: Student Mobility Across the Houston Region

This program will highlight historic patterns of significant student mobility, what it means for student outcomes and strategies for supporting students.