Research

How African Immigrants Are Creating a New Identity for Themselves in Houston

A researcher discusses the group that's more than 60,000 strong in the Houston area.

Cities Shouldn't be Afraid to Look to the Suburbs for Inspiration

Stereotypes about suburbs abound. But they are dynamic parts of any region, and they may offer important lessons.

These Charts Show Poverty's Startling Spread Across Houston

Houston's economy has surged in recent years. So why is poverty expanding here?

For Some, Applying for Social Services Means Compromising Privacy, Family

Navigating privacy concerns has real consequences for mothers applying for assistance

Do Atlanta Residents Value Transit More than Houstonians?

Houstonians and Atlantans alike are frustrated by traffic. How they want to address it is a different matter.

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.

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.

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.

How Houston Can Address Its 111,000 Young People Who Don't Work or Attend School

Given the vast numbers of disconnected young people -- and the cost of inaction -- the time to consider a different approach is now, a new Kinder Institute report argues.

Why 1 in 7 Young Houstonians Neither Works Nor Attends School

The latest Kinder Institute study explores the best ways governments and nonprofits can successfully reach "disconnected" young people.

Houston Study Reveals Fault Lines of Immigration Debate

City-dwellers and suburbanites alike were growing more accepting of immigration, but when asked about resources, clear divisions emerged.

Experts Weigh in on Houston Mayor's Pension Proposal

Several panelists say they need more details before they can determine whether the plan is likely to succeed.

Examining the Math Behind Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's Pension Reform Plan

The Kinder Institute analyzes the details of Houston's new pension reform package and explains how it compares to efforts in other cities.

The Texas Demographic Revolution: Why Education Matters More Today Than Ever Before

During most of the last century, Texans didn’t need much education to strike it rich. That's changed.