Education
BY VALERIA ESCOBAR
Lamar CISD targets 97% post-graduation readiness by May 2026 With input from educators, parents and com- munity leaders, Lamar CISD officials have outlined key priorities in the 2025-26 District Improvement Plan, including boosting career and college readiness of seniors to 97% by 2026, expanding special education support and strengthening early education engagement. Progress toward these goals will be monitored through a new online platform, with regular reviews and public reporting to ensure transpar- ency and accountability, officials said. “This intentional alignment ensures that every campus is working toward the same districtwide priorities, promoting consistency, accountability and a unified vision for student success,” said Tiffany Foster, executive director of student
UH to offer new transfer pathways
Districtwide objectives
Achieving and maintaining an A accountability rating
In Spring 2026, the University of Houston is launching UH Next, a new transfer program designed to help students complete bachelor’s degrees. How it works The program will offer access to 50 majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences for students with associate degrees from select Houston-area com- munity colleges including Houston City College, Wharton County Junior College, Alvin Community College, College of the Mainland and San Jacinto College.
Improving attendance and family engagement in early education
Strengthening the Lamar CISD Innovative School Day Expanding special education supports
SOURCE: LAMAR CISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
programs, at an Oct. 21 board meeting. Moving forward
The improvement plans will come before the board for formal approval at the Nov. 18 board meeting, and will be made available to the public thereafter via the district website. Mid-review of the plan will occur in February with a final review in the spring, Foster said.
Students interested in joining UH Next can apply by visiting www.uh.edu/class/uh-next/get-started
Katy ISD receives 23rd ‘A’ in financial accountability
“This recognition demonstrates that our financial practices not only support student learning but also reflect a deep respect for the trust placed in us by our community.” CHRIS SMITH, KISD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
exceeded standards in nearly every area against 21 financial indicators, including: • Fiscal stability through a 6.7% average increase in fund balance over three years, and main- taining over 131 days of reserved funds as of August 2024 • Growth management through the 14% student enrollment increase over the past five years
Katy ISD scored 98 out of 100 on the state’s financial accountability assessment, meeting all key financial indicators set by the Texas Education Agency and receiving the honor for the 23rd year. The specifics The 2025 rating is based on an external audit on the district’s 2023-24 fiscal year, Chief Financial Officer Chris Smith said, where the district met or
• Administrative efficiency through the district’s administrative cost ratio of 4.04%, among the lowest in Texas
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