Area education nonprofit Good Reason Houston is set to receive $3 million over four years to expand economic opportunity for Houston students, according to a Jan. 13 news release.
The details
The $3 million investment is coming through StriveTogether, a national network of community partnerships that aims to bring together youth and families, nonprofits, businesses and schools to help youth members thrive in their communities. According to the news release, the investment will focus on three strategic priorities, including:
- Strengthening early literacy and early grade reading by increasing Greater Houston pre-K enrollment
- Advancing alignment with regional and state policy priorities concerning literacy, college readiness, student-aid-application completion and postsecondary transitions
- Deepening collaboration with area partners to produce evidence-based student success strategies citywide
“This investment from StriveTogether will help us ensure more students have access to high-quality early learning and clear pathways to living-wage careers,” Wright said. “This will allow more Houston students to thrive and our region to grow with them."
