'A wake up call' Less than 20 of HISD students earn living wages 6 years after graduation, data shows
Less than 20% of Houston Independent School District (HISD) graduates earn a living wage six years post-graduation, according to a Good Reason Houston analysis. The report highlights significant disparities in educational outcomes, particularly among Black and Hispanic students, prompting calls for systemic changes in the district to improve college and career readiness.