Houston Endowment

Upstream

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A conversation about new approaches, promising findings, and the people who make this work possible. Collective learning powers our partnerships across Civic Engagement, Education, Arts & Culture, and Greenspaces. Our new webinar, Upstream, takes you straight to the source—bringing together researchers and change-makers to talk about what’s working, what’s exciting, and where we go from here. Join the conversation at houstonendowment.org/upstream.

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Change is brewing: How nonprofits are turning data into action 24.06.2026 55:02

In the latest episode of Upstream, data experts gathered to discuss Coffee & Quality , a nonprofit capacity-building initiative from United Way of Greater Houston that helps organizations use data, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) to strengthen their programs and impact. The group shared real-world examples of how data can drive decision making and create positive change ac...

Inside the push to build a stronger teacher pipeline 29.04.2026 54:33

As Texas works to strengthen its teacher workforce, big questions are emerging about certification, preparation pathways, and what it takes to support teachers already in the classroom. In this episode of Upstream, we’re bringing together research, policy, and on-the-ground experts to explore how HB 2 is shaping this moment and discuss new findings from the Learning Policy Institute.

When the artist is the subject: Why a regional survey matters now 24.02.2026 52:28

In the second episode of our webinar series, Upstream, we explored an essential question: How do artists live and work in Houston? This question is the basis of the Greater Houston Artist Survey , a tool created by and for artists and intended to capture the most detailed portrait yet of their working life, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Art leaders and data experts weighed in on the un...

What is a Grow Your Own program & why does it matter now in education? 21.10.2025 57:38

Hear experts from Houston Endowment, Tomball ISD, and Steuck & Associates unpack the basics of Grow Your Own Programs in public education. They’ll talk about: How these programs can help paraprofessionals and other staff transition to certified teaching roles, especially after the passage of House Bill 2 Common program threads, challenges, experiences, and benefits of Grow Your Own Programs ...