Good Reason Houston

@HOUBizJournal featured Courtney Isaak Pichon who was named CEO of Good Reason Houston. A founding team member, Courtney is set to build on the strong foundation already established while continuing to strengthen regional partnerships starting March 13. bizjournals.com/houston/news/2….

What comes after high school? 🎓 Join the Houston Parent Action Network to explore college & career paths! Meet recruiters, get financial aid facts, and leave with a plan. Every student deserves a clear path to success. RSVP here: action.organizer.com/69a8649b88b99d…

Happening TODAY! Alief ISD is hosting a Pre-K Pre-Registration Event this morning. Research from Good Reason Houston shows students enrolled in free public Pre-K are 2.4x more likely to meet early numeracy and literacy standards than those who did not attend. 📚 🎟️ Get VIP registration by bringing the required documents listed on the flyer below. There’s still time—don’t delay! For more information, view the flyer. We look forward to seeing you today! 🍎

84% of @AldineISD's Victory Early College HS graduates earn a postsecondary credential (+57% above average) We're documenting what makes them successful and sharing it in a playbook later this year. Read more: goodreasonhouston.org/high-schools-p…

Last year's Postsecondary Pathways Conference gave educators and workforce leaders the insights they needed to connect students with Houston's future economy. Join us this year on January 29, co-hosted by us, @BridgeYear, and @GHPartnership. Register: bridgeyear.org/ppc/

Houston, we've received a $3 million investment from @StriveTogether, joining @marinpromise and @RMPartnership_. What this means for our city: Stronger early literacy systems. Aligned policy. Deeper citywide collaboration. goodreasonhouston.org/good-reason-ho…

Thank you to Good Reason Houston for an amazing surprise! 🎉 They honored three of our district teachers with a special check recognition, highlighting their excellence in education just in time for the holidays. Stay tuned for more details on this outstanding celebration!

Thank you, Houston Business Journal (@HOUBizJournal), for the 2026 Community Leadership Award! We dedicate this to the educators, families, and 25 partner districts making world-class public schools a reality. bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

2025 was a breakthrough year for Houston education. We saw strong math gains & a major court win for school data transparency. But the work continues: only 20% of grads earn a living wage. We're doubling that rate by 2040. Read more: goodreasonhouston.org/houston-educat…. #HoustonEducation

This generation of students could determine whether Houston can close its skills gap. The urgency is real. We discussed this this at ConnectED 2025 and we all have a part to play. Learn more about yours: goodreasonhouston.org

Did you know that Houston is the youngest major metropolitan city in the country? See President and CEO of Greater Houston Partnership, Steve Kean, address this at #connectED2025. We each have a role in seizing this incredible opportunity for our city. goodreasonhouston.org

Thank you to our #ConnectED2025 sponsors: Sarah & Doug Foshee, @HEB, @BCG, @exxonmobil, Kinder Foundation, and all our Regional Leaders, District Champions, and School Partners. Your investment in Houston's students makes transformation possible.

Our 2025 Houston Public Education Snapshot reveals: ➕ More students meeting grade-level standards than ever before. 145,000 more in A/B schools. 💸 Only 20% of graduates earn a living wage. Our goal: double that by 2040. 📊 Explore the data: goodreasonhouston.org/wp-content/upl…

Harvard economist Raj Chetty at #ConnectED2025: Where students grow up and the connections they make can change their economic future. Education isn't just about what you learn, it's also about who you know. Watch Raj's full keynote: youtube.com/watch?v=7w-Fvq… #EconomicMobility

@HoustonChron covered last week's economic mobility summit co-convened by @GoodReasonHou and our partners. Economist Raj Chetty and 150+ Houston leaders discussed upward mobility. The data: Houston is "in the middle." The goal: Lead the nation. Read more: bit.ly/4oUb5BM

Raj Chetty at #connectED2025: the opportunity gap is hyper-local (neighborhood level), not city-wide. His message: invest in communities and education to lead to living-wage careers. See the keynote: youtu.be/7w-Fvq3P87M.  #DataDriven #Houston #Harvard

Last week, 1,000+ Houston leaders gathered for #ConnectED2025—the city's largest education convening. Our CEO Cary Wright shared the data that will guide our work: Progress is happening, but only 20% of graduates earn a living wage. By 2040, we can double that. Watch ⬇️

Today at #ConnectED2025: Houston's largest gathering of education leaders unveiled a new framework for student success focused on living wage attainment. Only 1 in 5 graduates earn a living wage today. We're changing that: goodreasonhouston.org/houston-leader…

Each of our 1200 attendees represents Houston students. The teal dots being held up, only 20%, are earning a living wage after high school. By 2040, we can double that number. This is what collective action looks like. #ConnectED2025

Education is Houston's most powerful engine for progress. Our North Star: double the rate of public school graduates earning a living wage by 2040. Watch ⬇️ #ConnectED2025