Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Houston’s Pension Reform Package: Our Latest Analysis

Houston’s pension reform plan -- and in particular, its risk-sharing provisions -- should be viewed by other cities as a national model.

50 Years of Education Research Hasn’t Fixed Inequality in Schools: Here’s One Reason Why

Education policymakers and researchers historically haven’t worked together. That’s starting to change.

Houston Mayor Says All Three Pension Boards Support Reform Deal

After a 7-2 vote from the firefighters' pension board, the pension deal goes next to city council.

Why We're Seeing the Re-Segregation of Schools -- and Understanding Its Impact on Students

Building on past research, a new study tries to determine what form of segregation contributes most to gaps in test scores between black, Hispanic and white students.

Undocumented Immigrants Face Another Arduous Journey Once They Get to US: Its Health Care System

Without access to a health care safety net, undocumented immigrants are further disadvantaged.

Understanding the Education Gamble on Houston Ballots This November

As the biggest school district in Texas, could Houston get the state to update its funding finally?

How Houston Immigrants -- And Their Kids -- View Relationships

A study looks at attitudes around interracial dating, same sex marriage and working mothers in Houston's diverse communities.

Years After Recession's End, Cities Nationwide Still Face Some Financial Headwinds

Revenue is finally bouncing back for cities nationwide. But big hurdles remain.

Where Have the Repeat Home Buyers Gone?

At just over 900,000 in 2015, the number of repeat homebuyers is half what it was in 2001.

Q+A: Documenting 'Race-Related PTSD'

A scholar new to Houston assesses the landscape and discusses his work on racial trauma and access to care.