“We have made and must continue to make a distinctive contribution to K-12 education in this city, through the training of teachers and by providing opportunities for students from underrepresented populations.” – Rice University, Vision for the Second Century

More than 10,000 pre-K-12 educators come to campus each year for training in math, science, English, social studies, languages other than English, writing, technology, literacy, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and other enrichment opportunities. More than 2,000 Houston students participate in academic enrichment programs and college readiness opportunities offered through the Glasscock School. Educators across the city are alumni of the University’s teacher certification program and Master of Arts in Teaching. Our education alumni are teaching in numerous ISDs and charter schools including Houston, Fort Bend, Spring Branch, KIPP, and YES Prep.

Promotes excellence in early education by extrapolating current early literacy research into classroom practice.

School Literacy & Culture offers several types of educational programs serving teachers, parents, and students. CLASSROOM STORYTELLING RICE ORAL and WRITTEN LANGUAGE LAB INSTITUTES, SUMMITS, AND PRESENTATIONS LITERACY AND THE ARTS PARENT EDUCATION CREATIVE WRITING CAMP

SLC Impact Greater Houston impact 450% increase in yearlong enrollments since 2007 Diversification of yearlong program offerings since 2012 National impact Invited presentations at national and international conferences PBS NewsHour six minute feature on the Rice OWL Lab

Promotes college readiness in Houston by providing development and enrichment opportunities for secondary educators and students.

International Baccalaureate Our mission is to provide development opportunities for teachers, administrators, counselors, and students to deepen their knowledge of academic content and increase their awareness of the importance of college readiness skills. Our programming is designed with the goal of ensuring students are academically prepared for the rigors of college. Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate College Readiness (access, persistence, transition, success)

CCR Impact To date, the department has trained more than 65,000 educators and students from all 50 states and 53 countries. Funding for these award-winning programs has been received from the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, the Freeman Foundation, and the Houston Endowment, among others. Sample evaluation results from the grant-funded, College Readiness Initiative (2012-2015); a partnership between CCR, AVID and 13 Houston-area districts. Criteria AVID Students (AVID data) Schoolwide (College Board data) Change in AP course enrollment +71% +19% Change in # of AP exams given +98% Change in # of AP scores of 3, 4, 5 +223% +33% Change in middle school enrollment in Algebra I +26% NA Change in middle school advanced course completion +120% Since 1994, we have trained more than 65,000 educators and students from 50 states and 53 countries through a variety of programming that includes professional development for AP, IB, college readiness, global education, American history and student enrichment programs. Research tells us that enrolling in rigorous course work, like AP, is the most imporant factors in determining whether a student will earn a post-secondary degree; however, many students choose not to enroll in these courses even when they have access to them. In March 2012, the Houston Endowment sponsored a partnership between Rice University and the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Center to address the need for a comprehensive college readiness system in 13 Houston area school districts. The collaborative was committed to helping students prepare to succeed in academically rigorous courses through carefully constructed learning opportunities to increase the number of students who graduate high school ready for college. During the 3 years, nearly 6,200 participants attended College Readiness events, exponentially increasing the awareness, preparation and future success of countless Houston area scholars. The table that I am presenting is some post-grant data from the external evaluation conducted by the University of Houston. The data is compared to the baseline year (2011-2012). Looking at 3 year change from baseline to last year of grant, 2014-2015. All of the grant goals were tied to Advanced Placement access and achievement, because a large body of research tells us that AP is a pathway to college success for secondary students. The n/a is because the college board could not provide us with the baseline data. As you can see, there were positive gains each criteria. The magnitude of academic achievements in middle school is often identified as a precursor of student success in high school, the prospect of graduation, and preparedness for post-secondary schooling. Algebra and higher-level math courses are gatekeepers to college readiness in high school and success on admissions tests for college entrance. They serve as early indicators of the extent to which students are on track for college readiness.

what is actually happening in Houston schools. Promotes excellence in teacher preparation by providing extensive field-based experiences that encourage students to compare and apply their theoretical work to what is actually happening in Houston schools.

Teacher Certification Rice undergraduates complete 24 hours of professional education courses and a field-based practicum in addition to 24 hours of content courses in their chosen teaching field. Undergraduate 5-year Master of Arts in Teaching Highly motivated undergraduate students earn graduate credit toward their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) while simultaneously completing their Bachelor’s degree. Students earn their Bachelor’s degree while majoring in the subject(s) they plan to teach while also taking graduate level professional education courses. Master of Arts in Teaching for New Teachers The Master of Arts in Teaching is a 36-hour, non-thesis graduate degree program that fulfills all requirements for a Texas Standard Teaching Certificate at the secondary level. Master of Arts in Teaching for Experienced Teachers The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed for teachers in practice. The program is designed to address the advanced needs of experienced teachers as they hone their craft through rigorous study in professional education courses that culminate with a Capstone Portfolio showcasing the depth of their program experience.

Teacher Education Impact Since FY12, when the Teacher Education program was moved into the Glasscock School, enrollment into our four program tracks has increased by 142%. Additionally, enrollments in our education courses (Rice undergraduate and graduate students) have increased by 68%. We attribute these large gains to much needed curricular reform that included the cancellation of several less relevant classes, the introduction of a number of courses critical to educating in the 21st century, and the evaluation and re-staffing of several faculty members’ course loads. Equally important was the creation of a robust marketing strategy for raising awareness of the program among Rice undergraduates and increasing visibility of the program within the Houston community.

Houston: A City in Transition and a Model for the Nation The future of the city of Houston is tied to the educational attainment of our minority groups, particularly Latinos.