Issues

Millennials Driving Increasing Acceptance of Immigrants In Houston

Houston's attitude towards immigrants is shifting, but it's not because people are changing their minds. It's because millennials are taking over.

Houston Residents Increasingly Believe Post-High School Education Is Unnecessary

Today, just 54 percent of area residents say education beyond high school is needed to be successful.

In 'Evicted,' Author Matthew Desmond Makes The Case That Forced Move-Outs Are A Cause of Poverty, Not A Symptom

The Kinder Institute hosts the 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning author at a free event May 9.

If Houston Wants To Become More Inclusive, It Should Consider These Four Steps

Despite Houston's long-held reputation as a relatively inexpensive big city, today, the city's affordability gap is widening. Smart public policy can reverse that trend.

Latest Podcast: Houston, You're a Bit Dense

Today in Houston, the supply of multi-family properties and townhouses is growing faster than the stock of single-family detached homes.

Study Shows How Black Male Students Can Benefit from Having Black Teachers

Black teachers may be more likely to have higher expectations of black students, researchers say.

Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative

Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.

Sure, Houston Has Sprawl. But Some Areas Have East Coast Levels of Density

Pockets of density abound in Houston, but the character of those neighborhoods varies dramatically.

The Benefits of HISD Pre-Kindergarten: The Relationship Between Years of Exposure and School Readiness

This report analyzes the impact of pre-kindergarten on school readiness using longitudinal data.

Why "Informal" Housing Could Be On the Rise

As housing becomes increasingly out of reach for low-income residents, a pair of researchers warns that untraditional housing could become more commonplace.

In Southwest Houston, Apartment Complexes Are A Haven For Refugees

In neighborhoods like Houston's Gulfton, refugees and landlords have a close partnership. Refugees enjoy affordable rent, and landlords like the reliable tenants.

Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area

A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.

As Immigration Slows, What's Next for Houston's Hispanic Community?

What might a shift in the source of the Hispanic community's growth mean?

What Happens When Teachers From Different Schools Start Collaborating

School inequities show up in the classroom. One approach seeks to mitigate that.

Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable

Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?