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Texas Lawmakers Continue Reforming Small Colleges to Add More ‘Credentials of Value’

6/23/25
Houston is one of the nation’s biggest hubs for young professionals, thanks to strong job growth and an affordable cost of living. Between 2020 and 2024, the region added an estimated 240,000 new…
Education

Texas Lawmakers Expand Focus on High-Growth, High-Wage Job Training for High Schoolers

6/23/25
This week, the Partnership highlighted the Texas Legislature’s work to deliver a new pathway for college, career, and military readiness in public schools. House Bill 120 expands programs that enable…
Education

Better, Faster, Stronger: Texas Lawmakers Elevate Next Generation of Career Programs

6/23/25
Five years ago, the Partnership released a report highlighting the need to meet demand for middle-skill jobs across the greater Houston area. Since then, Houston’s labor market has continued to heat…
Education

School Finance Reform Adds $1 billion-plus to Houston Area Schools

6/11/25
This legislative session, the Governor and state lawmakers prioritized increasing funding for Texas public schools, resulting in a historic $8.5 billion in new funding. The centerpiece is House Bill…
Education

New Report Highlights 'Substantial Improvements' at HISD Schools

4/22/25
A new report and podcast are casting a national spotlight on one of the most important education stories in the state – the dramatic turnaround at Houston ISD under Superintendent Mike Miles. The…
Education

Texas School Accountability Back in Focus After Court Ruling

4/10/25
Texas policymakers, educational leaders, and parents all have a vested interest in ensuring public schools meet high standards—and that starts with a transparent, reliable school accountability…
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