Lessons from a Leader’s Journey
LEADERSHIP STORY Lessons from a Leader’s Journey A turnaround principal returns to one of the poorest neighborhoods in Houston to lift up the community that raised her. “I was out the door. My bags...
After 70 years, Dan Rather Returns to His Alma Mater, Heights High School in Houston, Texas.
Seventy years after graduating from Heights High School in the Houston Independent School District, legendary television anchor Dan Rather talks about the importance of public education with Emily Ramirez, the current valedictorian at the...
They Share the Same High School, and the American Dream
Seventy years after graduating from Heights High School in Houston, legendary television anchor Dan Rather talks about public education with the current valedictorian of his alma mater. He has covered wars, Watergate, and the...
Leading by Inclusion
Leading by Inclusion Early on this scholar knew that inclusion — in education, postsecondary opportunities, careers, and our community — would be her life’s passion. The Road to Leadership Was Paved in Third Grade...
Decoding the results of this year’s NAEP scores
Are this year’s NAEP scores as gloomy as people say or is there more to the story? Here are three takeaways from Raise Your Hand Texas. Education practitioners, experts and pundits across the country...
Role Models and Representation in the Classroom
How the lack of black male teachers fuels one scholar’s passion. Trey Fisher distinctly remembers the first time he had a teacher that looked like him. He was in a middle school gym class...
Capitol Update: October 7, 2019
The Capitol Update provides you with expert insight and analysis on legislative issues impacting Texas public school students and educators. In this month’s edition, our policy experts report on the conversations they heard at...
2019 Session Wrap-Up
Back to school season is upon us, and for many, that means endless lists — school supplies to hunt for, clothes to buy, lunch boxes to fill. This past legislative session, Raise Your Hand...
Capitol Update: August 7, 2019
Welcome! The Capitol Update provides you with expert insight and analysis on legislative issues impacting Texas public school students and educators. In this month’s Capitol Update, the Raise Your Hand Texas policy team members...
Stories of Impact: From Bored Student to School Leader
STORY Stories of Impact:From Bored Student to School Leader How one student found her voice and her purpose. How one student found her voice and her purpose. Pharen’s teachers describe her as a...
