Our Story
Since 1997, Houston A+ Challenge has developed the vision, expertise, and networks required to strengthen our local public schools, test innovative educational practices and connect educators to the public and each other. Our menu of programs evolves annually to meet the needs of Houston’s public school students, but within a framework defined by two strategies:
• Strengthen: Advancing next practices through advising, coaching and professional development - We work with public schools to strengthen instruction and leadership through consulting, on-campus coaching, leadership academies, professional development workshops, and more. Rooted in research, guided by best practices and led by a team of in-house subject matter experts, we help today’s schools and practitioners meet the diverse needs of Houston area students. Houston A+ Challenge consultants and coaches disseminate the knowledge gained by the organization through nearly 20 years of practice in the city’s schools, and we adjust our solutions to meet the needs of each school, educator and student. Our ultimate goal is for Houston-area schools to graduate students who are authentic readers, writers and problem solvers with the character skills to achieve their dreams.
• Connect: Convening people around ideas - We convene educators and thought leaders to learn from peers and experts through a wide array of publications and events, fostering critical conversations about public education’s needs, goals, trends and achievements. Programs such as our Chevron Speaker Series, panel discussions and networking events, as well as our engagement in policy development and interpretation, are among the ways we call together city leaders, philanthropists, researchers, policy-makers, school and district leaders, educators and parents to discuss and solve the most pressing issues we face in educating Houston’s 1,252,660 students.
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It's Giving Tuesday! Please support our friends at Houston A+ Challenge
The Aubrey & Sylvia Farb Community Service Fund housed at Congregation Emanu El has provided close to $600,000 to small and emerging non-profit organizations in the greater Houston area. This fund will celebrate 35 years in 2019.
Organizations to benefit from the Farb Fund in our community include Camp Hope, COMPASS, The Compassionate Friends/USA, East Spring Branch Food Pantry, Emergency Aid Coalition, ESCAPE Family Resource Center, Express Children's Theatre, FIRM, Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (Official), The Harris School, Hope Stone Inc, Houston A+ Challenge, Houston Community ToolBank, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Official Page), Laurie's Hat Shop, LIFE Houston, Life Support Development Voices Breaking Boundaries, Mitzvah Day, Musiqa, PAIR - Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees, The Pet Patrol Houston, Psychology Works, Rice Coalition on Hunger and Homelessness, SEARCH Homeless Services, Sparks, Un**es for Everyone, the Union for Reform Judaism Relief Fund, Volunteer Interfaith and the Zina Garrison Academy
Great turnout for our annual STEM luncheon at Children's Museum of Houston, bringing together experts, community leaders, teachers and students to discuss ways to improve STEM access and retention in Houston, especially among girls and minority children. Thanks to all our sponsors: Shell, Teach For America - Houston, Houston A+ Challenge, and UH–Downtown.
We are excited to be partnered with Houston A+ Challenge and The Boeing Company to bring our veterans FREE personalized math coaching. Don't waste your benefits on developmental courses!
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Houston A+ Challenge Is here at NextOp and we couldn't be more proud to partner with them! Many of our very own employees have used Houston A+ Challenge and been extremely successful! A huge thank you to them and Boeing Company!
Pasadena ISD was honored, Tuesday, April 18, with a prestigious Houston A+ Challenge Strengthen award, recognizing the success of the district’s Connect Personalized Learning program.
Math can be pretty tough for a lot of us, but thanks to Houston A+ Challenge and Boeing Careers we can help.
We're offering free personalized math coaching to help as many student veterans succeed as possible!
Seats are limited, so fill out the application today to start creating a brighter future for yourself!
I have been reading the suggested book for a while now and I have learned so much about myself and my daughter. I'm taking my time to make sure I retain everything, but thank you for the suggestion.
Eduventaindia
Eduventa India is the pioneer in brand in educational events, applauds the valuable contribution made by schools from various parts of the country in educating young India and building a better tomorrow for them. Like any progressive school, Eduventa India also believes in nurturing children’s spirit for creativity and expression
Eduventa India takes pride in announcing never before National exploration of talent to be held across the country. Schools are also requested to encourage students to participate in this competition and bring alive their imagination and creativity
Last week The Greater Texas Foundation challenged Educate Texas to take the Challenge and we accepted!
Now we challenge: Commit, Houston A+ Challenge,
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The screening for "Most Likely to Succeed" was incredible. Thank you to Houston A+ Challenge for bringing this screening to Houston.
We were thrilled to see so many of our families take the time to attend the screening.
Our own Mike Olson is pictured during the post-screening Q&A. We will be posting video of his thoughtful answers soon.
Looking forward to highlighting the great work of Houston A+ Challenge next Tuesday at the EduDrinksEduDrinks - Houston Back to School Happy Hour. Invite your friends and colleagues and RSVP today!