Upstream
Upstream
Upstream is a conversation about new approaches, promising findings, and the people who make this work possible. In each episode, we bring together researchers and change-makers to talk about what’s working, what’s exciting, and where we go from here.
Collective learning powers our partnerships across Civic Engagement, Education, Arts & Culture, and Greenspaces. We know that we alone cannot solve the issues we are addressing, so we seek out evidence, expertise, and collaboration from others to help drive our work. Upstream puts those voices at the forefront, allowing you to hear how organizations and individuals around the region are making an impact.
Built for the moment: Why community colleges are central to Houston’s economic future
What’s happening: Nine Gulf Coast community colleges serve close to 200,000 students across a geographic footprint roughly the size of Connecticut. The next episode of Upstream unpacks how these colleges, a state intermediary, a research and learning partner, and Houston Endowment are working together to create pathways to meaningful work. Panelists will explore the central role of community colleges in our region’s future, what colleges are learning, and what this collaboration means for the economic mobility of Greater Houston’s residents.
On the mic: Houston Endowment Evaluation Officer Sara Jones will moderate the conversation with the following guests:
- Dr. Amanda Allen, president, Wharton County Junior College
- Kimberly Lowry, vice president, Texas Association of Community Colleges and executive director, Texas Success Center
- Trudy Cherasaro, director of research, Marzano Research
- Kaylan Connally, program officer-education, Houston Endowment
Join the conversation: Upstream airs Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 12 p.m. Sign up and submit questions to our panelists.
Previous Episodes
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‘A different way to collaborate’: Human-centered design strengthens system of nonprofits
Using a human-centered design approach, the initiative brought together community members and nonprofits to develop new tools and services—while strengthening collaboration across Houston’s citizenship services network.
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Change is brewing: How nonprofits are turning data into action
The Houston region is home to about 15,000 nonprofit organizations that are collecting vast amounts of data. Our latest episode of Upstream shares insights from a thriving learning community, Coffee & Quality, which helps local organizations use that data to better improve operations and outcomes.
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Inside the push to build a stronger teacher pipeline
On the latest episode of Upstream, education experts revealed new findings about the region’s teacher workforce.
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When the artist is the subject: Why a regional survey matters now
Art leaders and data experts weighed in on the unique approach to creating the survey, hopeful findings, and the impact the results can have citywide.
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What is a Grow Your Own program & why does it matter now in education?
Hear experts from Houston Endowment, Tomball ISD, and Steuck & Associates unpack the basics of Grow Your Own Programs in public education.
