Houston Endowment
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Houston Endowment is a nonpartisan, private foundation that exists to serve the people of Greater Houston. We believe in the power of bringing people together to solve problems at their very root.
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🚨 We’re Hiring: Program Officer, Education
We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy.
We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy.
December 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🚨 We’re Hiring: Program Officer, Education
We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy.
We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy.
Jacqueline Whiting Bostic recalls her childhood home as “the party house,” but to the public, it’s known as the 1870 Reverend Jack Yates House. Though it now sits in Sam Houston Park, it was once part of the historic Freedmen’s Town neighborhood.
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Jacqueline Whiting Bostic recalls her childhood home as “the party house,” but to the public, it’s known as the 1870 Reverend Jack Yates House. Though it now sits in Sam Houston Park, it was once part of the historic Freedmen’s Town neighborhood.
We’re pleased to announce Arshad Matin as our new Board Chair, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Matin has served on the Board of Directors since 2018 and will continue to provide oversight, guidance, and leadership to our organization.
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We’re pleased to announce Arshad Matin as our new Board Chair, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Matin has served on the Board of Directors since 2018 and will continue to provide oversight, guidance, and leadership to our organization.
Research by the Education Policy Initiative at Carolina (EPIC), illuminated data about teacher candidates who completed a residency program in Texas, compared with those who did not. (1/4)
December 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Research by the Education Policy Initiative at Carolina (EPIC), illuminated data about teacher candidates who completed a residency program in Texas, compared with those who did not. (1/4)
The Board of Directors of Houston Endowment today announced that Elisa Villanueva Beard has been selected as the Foundation’s seventh president and CEO, succeeding Ann Barnett Stern. She will assume the role on March 30, 2026.
December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The Board of Directors of Houston Endowment today announced that Elisa Villanueva Beard has been selected as the Foundation’s seventh president and CEO, succeeding Ann Barnett Stern. She will assume the role on March 30, 2026.
Strong partnerships make our work possible. Thanks to the many partners who came together to celebrate the collective successes of the Greater Houston Citizenship Project.
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Strong partnerships make our work possible. Thanks to the many partners who came together to celebrate the collective successes of the Greater Houston Citizenship Project.
“Every student deserves a clear, affordable path to a credential that leads to economic opportunity, August Hamilton, Program Director for Education, recently told the Houston Press.
December 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“Every student deserves a clear, affordable path to a credential that leads to economic opportunity, August Hamilton, Program Director for Education, recently told the Houston Press.
Do artists have the supports they need to make a career in Houston sustainable? That's what Fresh Arts and
@smudataarts.bsky.social hope to uncover in the Greater Houston Artist Survey and why they've worked with the art community to shape the survey every step of the way.
@smudataarts.bsky.social hope to uncover in the Greater Houston Artist Survey and why they've worked with the art community to shape the survey every step of the way.
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Do artists have the supports they need to make a career in Houston sustainable? That's what Fresh Arts and
@smudataarts.bsky.social hope to uncover in the Greater Houston Artist Survey and why they've worked with the art community to shape the survey every step of the way.
@smudataarts.bsky.social hope to uncover in the Greater Houston Artist Survey and why they've worked with the art community to shape the survey every step of the way.
What does it take to create a thriving environment where artists can live and work? Collaboration and data.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What does it take to create a thriving environment where artists can live and work? Collaboration and data.
The @texastribune.org brought together some of Texas’ most inspiring thinkers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the issues that matter most during its annual #TribFest25.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The @texastribune.org brought together some of Texas’ most inspiring thinkers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the issues that matter most during its annual #TribFest25.
We joined San Jacinto College this summer to celebrate the first graduates of its BAS in Early Childhood Education. Among them: Priscilla Alverio—a single mom, full-time teacher, and now college graduate.
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We joined San Jacinto College this summer to celebrate the first graduates of its BAS in Early Childhood Education. Among them: Priscilla Alverio—a single mom, full-time teacher, and now college graduate.
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
We are grateful to our President and CEO, Ann B. Stern, for her strategic vision and inspired leadership. Read about her enormous legacy in this week’s issue of the Houston Business Journal. https://f.mtr.cool/tnmhqdpbzz
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are grateful to our President and CEO, Ann B. Stern, for her strategic vision and inspired leadership. Read about her enormous legacy in this week’s issue of the Houston Business Journal. https://f.mtr.cool/tnmhqdpbzz
Nine area community colleges recently received $5 million--it's an investment from Houston Endowment that will unlock opportunities for Houston's students.
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Nine area community colleges recently received $5 million--it's an investment from Houston Endowment that will unlock opportunities for Houston's students.
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize the many ways veterans lead in civic life.
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize the many ways veterans lead in civic life.
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
At a recent SMU DataArts lecture, Bao-Long Chu shared how Houston Endowment is shifting its approach to arts funding: building on data, drawing from lessons in parks, and emphasizing civic participation.
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
At a recent SMU DataArts lecture, Bao-Long Chu shared how Houston Endowment is shifting its approach to arts funding: building on data, drawing from lessons in parks, and emphasizing civic participation.
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
→ Last year close to 60% of the new teachers entering the classroom were uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
→ Last year close to 60% of the new teachers entering the classroom were uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
Houston Endowment is proud to join funders nationwide in supporting the Literary Arts Fund and championing the country’s most underfunded artistic field.
#LiteraryArts #ArtsFunding @literaryartsfund.bsky.social
#LiteraryArts #ArtsFunding @literaryartsfund.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Houston Endowment is proud to join funders nationwide in supporting the Literary Arts Fund and championing the country’s most underfunded artistic field.
#LiteraryArts #ArtsFunding @literaryartsfund.bsky.social
#LiteraryArts #ArtsFunding @literaryartsfund.bsky.social
For some who dream of becoming a teacher, getting certified may feel unattainable. But regional districts have an innovative, flexible solution to help people make their dream a reality: Grow Your Own programs.
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For some who dream of becoming a teacher, getting certified may feel unattainable. But regional districts have an innovative, flexible solution to help people make their dream a reality: Grow Your Own programs.
House Bill 2 provides $400M/year to strengthen Texas’ teacher pipeline. Districts must act by Dec. 1 to access it.
Education leaders are moving—before time runs out.
#PublicEducation #TeacherWorkforce
Education leaders are moving—before time runs out.
#PublicEducation #TeacherWorkforce
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
House Bill 2 provides $400M/year to strengthen Texas’ teacher pipeline. Districts must act by Dec. 1 to access it.
Education leaders are moving—before time runs out.
#PublicEducation #TeacherWorkforce
Education leaders are moving—before time runs out.
#PublicEducation #TeacherWorkforce
How has a teacher positively impacted your life? On the first episode of Upstream, our guests reflect on the teachers who built deep connections and fostered a place of belonging—even if that meant allowing a dog in the classroom.
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
How has a teacher positively impacted your life? On the first episode of Upstream, our guests reflect on the teachers who built deep connections and fostered a place of belonging—even if that meant allowing a dog in the classroom.
#ICYMI Houston arts leaders, creators & advocates gathered at the Hobby Center for the first Greater Houston Arts Forum, hosted by HouArts, Houston Arts Alliance & The Hobby Center. Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month, the event explored the future of Houston’s creative ecosystem.
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#ICYMI Houston arts leaders, creators & advocates gathered at the Hobby Center for the first Greater Houston Arts Forum, hosted by HouArts, Houston Arts Alliance & The Hobby Center. Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month, the event explored the future of Houston’s creative ecosystem.
How can education leaders strategically develop multi-year workforce plans? That was the question on the minds of participants at a recent convening of the Houston Community of Practice. Read more about their collaboration and learnings.
October 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
How can education leaders strategically develop multi-year workforce plans? That was the question on the minds of participants at a recent convening of the Houston Community of Practice. Read more about their collaboration and learnings.
Hear from our experts August Hamilton, Ed.D., Gislaine Williams, Bao-Long Chu, and Erin Forssman in this month's issue of The Channel: mailchi.mp/houstonendow...
Coming Soon: A new kind of conversation 🎙️
Plus: Education leaders plan a clear roadmap for historic investment in teacher preparation
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September 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Hear from our experts August Hamilton, Ed.D., Gislaine Williams, Bao-Long Chu, and Erin Forssman in this month's issue of The Channel: mailchi.mp/houstonendow...
Today in history: Houston Endowment was established on September 25, 1937. We are incredibly grateful to our founders, Jess H. and Mary Gibbs Jones, for their enduring legacy of a thriving Houston.
September 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Today in history: Houston Endowment was established on September 25, 1937. We are incredibly grateful to our founders, Jess H. and Mary Gibbs Jones, for their enduring legacy of a thriving Houston.
A job description is now available for our next president and CEO. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/yrwjwcvlju
September 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A job description is now available for our next president and CEO. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/yrwjwcvlju