Houston Tomorrow
Research and discussion for citizens and decision makers
Topic – Education
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Educated people tend to cluster in certain cities
According to Census
Census numbers show that regions with the most skilled and highly paid workers continue to widen their advantages over less well-endowed locales.
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UH makes top research list
Joins Rice as research school
The University of Houston joins Rice on the list of "Top American Research Universities.
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CNU pres argues for more school choice
Former mayor John Norquist
Many more middle-class parents would live in big cities if they could pick the schools their kids attend, argues CNU's president and CEO John Norquist.
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Aaron M. Renn
Beyond brain drain
The concept of brain drain is more complex than generally suggested.
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HISD could close four schools
Due to budget cuts
Trustees approve steep budget cuts, reduce per-student funding by 8%
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Patrick Kennedy
Linkages -Edjamacashun Edishun
Maybe smaller, more localized schools would be more effective.
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Carnegie says UH is Tier One
"Very high research activity"
The University of Houston has been elevated to Tier One status by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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