Houston ISD

Parental Perspectives and Experiences From HISD's Parent University

This study looks at how parent participants feel about HISD's Parent University program and if it has motivated parental engagement and advocacy in the district.

Sunrise Centers: Strengths, Challenges, and Recommendations to Enhance Family and Student Well-Being

This four-part series examines the first-year implementation of the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) Sunrise Centers.

After Harvey, An Opportunity to Learn from the Past in the Classroom

Just as the Reconstruction Era of the 1800s attempted to generate more racial justice, the current reconstruction of Houston's schools must do the same.

Research Sheds Light on Benefits of Bilingual Immersion Programs in Schools

The think tank's partnership with the Houston Independent School District is helping policymakers understand the best ways to craft programs that teach students to be fluent in English in Spanish.

How A $10.7 Million Grant Will Allow Us To Improve Education In Houston

The Kinder Institute's pioneering model will now extend to districts across Houston.

New Recommendation Says Every School Should Have a Nurse. Many Don't

Health experts and data researchers agree: school nurses are good for students. So why don't all schools have them?

Guest Post: Why the Quest for "High Opportunity" Housing May Destabilize Communities and Schools

No matter how noble the advocates for the policy may view themselves, they are missing the complexity of community, families and schools.

School Closures Tend to Displace Black, Poor Students With Few Positive Outcomes

An analysis of 27 school closures in Houston found that students were rarely transferred to the district's highest-performing schools.

Researchers Studied Data on 9,000 Students. Here’s What They Learned About Dropouts.

One factor, more than any other, is a major predictor of whether a student will drop out of high school.