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How Do Houston and Other Large Cities Fare When It Comes to Pre-K?
A new report considers access and quality in the 40 largest cities.
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Urban Review: Census Ruling, Gentrification Scholarship and HISD's Next Steps
This week, what the latest ruling means for the 2020 census, reflecting on decades of gentrification research, an op-ed from Houston school district board members on a tough decision and more.
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Education Scholar on National List of Most Influential
The Kinder Institute's own Ruth N. López Turley named among the most influential education scholars in the country.
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Texas House And Senate About $3 Billion Apart on Public Education Spending
Texas Tribune | Two rival budget proposals offer a starting point for debate between the two chambers on public school funding and property tax relief.
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Q+A: Is This Houston's Big Bike Moment?
The city approved a bicycle plan in 2017 but 2019 could bring some of biggest changes yet.
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Can Incorporation Help Majority-Black Communities Combat The Effects of Racist Policy?
Between 1990 and 2010, 44 Cities of Color were created across the country. Four reveal some of the opportunities and challenges that confront them.
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Urban Review: Corps Funds at Risk, Schools Closing Down and a Potential School Funding Showdown
This week, Army Corps funds could be diverted from flood projects, Austin confronts dropping student enrollment, new research on the gap between reality and perception when it comes to racial economic progress and a chance for school funding reform.
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Robust Small Urban Manufacturing: Fostering an Equitable Innovation Economy
Clear equity goals, cross-sector partnerships and strong government-led action can foster a more inclusive innovation economy.
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In 2019, Houston Faces Tough Challenges, Big Opportunities
Another year, another set of urgent issues – some of them still lingering from years prior.
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The Connection Between Urban Planning and Your Health
Did your new year's resolutions include health-related goals? Your city's design might have something to say about that.
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