New research is helping Houston get its arms around the needs of students and families
URBAN EDGE : January 27, 2023
Recent findings by the Kinder Institute’s Houston Education Research Consortium indicate that mental health services, food and housing are among the greatest non-instructional needs for students in the Houston Independent School District. HERC, HISD and local partners are looking to find more ways to bridge resources within the community to meet these needs.
Understanding and Addressing Student and Family Need in HISD
EVENT : January 23, 2023
During this event, findings from a recent survey of HISD student and family needs will be shared. Breakout sessions will be organized around a series of key areas of need in the district, such as health, housing, basic needs, and extracurricular supports.
Wraparound Needs
INITIATIVE : January 20, 2023
The student needs survey identifies key non-academic challenges students face across five domains: health, mental health, basic needs, home learning environment and enrichment activities.
The research is clear: We must do more to help bilingual students thrive
URBAN EDGE : December 19, 2022
When English language proficiency is delayed among Houston-area students, a stark divide occurs. Today, the majority of English learners in Houston and across the state become “long-term English learners.” We now have an even clearer picture of what’s at stake and the need for early intervention. To borrow from the adage about the best time for planting trees: The best time to address the needs of English learners was years ago. The next best time is now.
Postsecondary Readiness
INITIATIVE : December 1, 2022
Postsecondary readiness broadly refers to how well students are prepared for education, employment or other pathways after high school.