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💡 Introducing The Learning Curve 💡 Good Reason Houston’s monthly digest is a curated collection of news shaping public education in Houston. Stay connected with the stories shaping the future of our students and city by signing up at https://lnkd.in/gXmuGndS. 📰

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Don't miss the latest update on budget priorities, strategies for potential financial reductions, and the district's plan to achieve student outcome goals from Houstonians for Great Public Schools and HISD. Check out the webinar recap for more! 

Our partner organization, Houston GPS, is hosting a webinar next Tuesday that will provide a closer look at HISD's budgeting plan for the 2024-25 school year. If you're interested in learning more about budget priorities directly from HISD leadership, sign up to attend below!

Good Reason Houston is back with another district budget breakdown! 🏫💰 Check out our second installment of our #budget series focusing on district expenditures and how it impacts our public schools. 💡 Sign up for the latest insights and data on Houston public education at goodreasonhouston.org/join.

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research released their annual #Houston Area Survey, which provides an in-depth look at Houstonians' views on our city. This year's survey offers critical insights into the local economy, housing affordability, climate change, AI, and education, which are vital for shaping the future of public education. Here are five key takeaways and their implications for public education in Houston: 1️⃣ As families face income constraints and more students opt for lower-wage work immediately after high school, K-12, higher education, and industry must work together to improve outcomes. 2️⃣ Increases in housing may result in increased student mobility, which can be mitigated by more standardized high quality curriculum across the region. 3️⃣ Houstonians agree that more dollars should go towards schools; we agree and believe these should be targeted towards classrooms and kids. 4️⃣ With a population more aware of racial inequities, districts must double down on supporting a diverse population and targeting students most vulnerable to not being served well. 5️⃣ The rise of artificial intelligence and automation demands that our school system provides foundational academic knowledge, adaptive and critical thinking skills, and digital fluency. 🔗 Read more in our latest blog at https://bit.ly/3Xino0b.   

Good Reason Houston is starting a new series on district budgets, with a focus on #HoustonISD. 💰 Over the coming weeks, we will provide in-depth insights into how our public schools are funded and the direct impact these funds have on our education system. 💡 Check out our first installment below and sign-up for updates on the upcoming series at goodreasonhouston.org/join.

Today, Aldine ISD announced its first high school specifically designed for medical pathways in partnership with Memorial Hermann Health System. The Health Education and Learning (HEAL) High School will fully integrate healthcare career knowledge and job training with a high-quality, well-rounded high school experience. Graduates will transition directly into high-demand healthcare jobs. This initiative is part of an effort by Bloomberg Philanthropies to connect the health and education systems in 10 communities nationwide. Aldine ISD and Memorial Hermann Health System received an initial $31 million award from Bloomberg Philanthropies after a competitive application process, with Good Reason Houston staff providing expertise and technical assistance throughout. #GoodReasonHouston #AldineISD #HEAL #CareerTechinicalEducation #Nimitz #StudentSuccess #CommunityImpact #EducationInnovation

📣 Good Reason Houston is celebrating Houston #SchoolsThatInspire for their outstanding pre-K and social-emotional learning programs! We’re proud to recognize Aldine ISD ’s Kujawa and Impact Leadership Academy for their dedication to student success and their outstanding programs committed to student success, shaping the lives of Houston students in beautiful ways, every day. 🔗 Learn more about all of our Schools that Inspire awardees at https://lnkd.in/dP6R5nxv.

💼 🎉 Good Reason Houston excited to share the incredible developments in #Houston’s career and technical education space! Shout out to Alief ISD's Marshall Center for Advanced Careers, Eight Million Stories, and C.E. King High School for their career and technical education (CTE) initiatives. These outstanding programs are shaping future-ready students by providing them with essential real-world skills. Discover more about their impactful programs by visiting https://lnkd.in/dP6R5nxv.