Good Reason Houston

March was a month of celebrations at Good Reason Houston! We had eight team members marking birthdays or work anniversaries, talk about a reason to celebrate! Here are just some of our amazing colleagues who hit a milestone this month. Pictured left to right: Brooke Boudreaux, Cary Wright, Meredith-Leigh Pleasants, Cristina Coy, CNP, and Grace Diaz. We love any excuse to come together and celebrate the people who make our mission possible. Here’s to another year of impact, teamwork, and fun!   #HoustonNonprofits #HoustonJobs #DreamJob #EmpoweringEducation

Yesterday, Good Reason Houston, in partnership with My Connect Community-Sharpstown/Gulfton, presented PK-12, postsecondary, and living wage outcome data to leaders across education, workforce, policy, and nonprofit sectors. Returning to Gulfton—Houston’s most diverse community with 12,000 public school students, many of whom are newcomers and immigrants—was so meaningful. It reminded me of my former students from Liberty, Long Academy, Sharpstown International, and Wisdom High School, now college sophomores and juniors, who made Houston feel like home when I first moved here. Data is not just numbers—it’s students, stories, and futures. Our conversations focused on how today’s reality isn’t set in stone and how each of us can drive change within our spheres of influence. I’m excited to see these leaders turn the insights into action to expand postsecondary pathways and economic mobility!

Houston’s students are making strides in college, career, and military readiness, but gaps remain. Black and emergent bilingual students still lack access to advanced coursework and key resources. As we celebrate progress, we must also address these inequities. Read our latest blog to learn more about the challenges and solutions shaping the future of education. 📖 🔗 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gKvF-Hmi #EducationEquity #StudentSuccess #CCMR

Our CEO Cary Wright recently joined a critical conversation with Rice University - Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, United Way of Greater Houstonht, and Greater Houston Community Foundation to explore key drivers of economic mobility in our city. The discussion, featuring experts like Quianta Moore, MD JD, Amanda Timm, and Diana Zarzuelo, highlighted insights from local trends, challenges, and actionable solutions for building a more equitable future. 🔍 Dive into the key takeaways from the event in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/ecVYkReY #EconomicMobility #OpportunityForAll #GoodReasonHouston

📩 Don’t miss a beat this legislative session! Sign up for In Session, our exclusive newsletter delivering timely updates on state legislation impacting public education. Stay informed, track key milestones, and learn how to take action. 👉 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gRizER3r

How do we keep great teachers in the classroom? 🍎 Good Reason Houston’s Managing Director of Insights Meron Tekle & Chad Aldeman, education policy researcher and Founder of Read Not Guess dive into the challenges educators face and what’s needed to retain them. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!  Watch the full discussion below and sign up for the Learning Curve. https://lnkd.in/gRizER3r

🌟 Good Reason Houston at #SXSWEDU2025! 🌟 Our Manager of District Partnerships, Kentasha McMorris, led a powerful roundtable Q&A on high-quality early learner programs, sparking meaningful discussions on early education. 🎓✨ Meanwhile, Good Reasons to Lead Fellowship alum, Ugochi Emenaha, took the stage for an impactful session of her own! We’re proud to see these education leaders sharing insights and inspiring action! 💡📚 #EarlyLearning #EducationLeadership #GoodReasonHouston #SXSWEDU"

📢 Texas families deserve transparency! Good Reason Houston, alongside organizations across the state, has filed a brief urging the Texas court to release school accountability ratings. Parents, students, and communities need access to this critical information to advocate for stronger schools. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g38bXdi2

We had a great time at the OneGoal Pathways of Promise Luncheon, where our CEO, Cary Wright, joined a panel to share key insights on postsecondary enrollment, credential attainment, and workforce readiness. 🚀 Read More: https://lnkd.in/gy6QdmqE #HoustonEducation #FutureReady #PostsecondarySuccess