HERC Partners
HERC’s work to improve the connection between education research and decision-making is done alongside our 11 partner schools districts from across the Greater Houston area and representing more than 714,000 students in the region.
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National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships
HERC is a founding member of the National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships (NNERPP). NNERPP aims to develop, support and connect partnerships between education agencies and research institutions in order to improve the relationships between research, policy and practice. Read more about NNERPP members, outreach and work.
Our Story
The Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) is a research-practice partnership between Rice University and 11 Houston-area school districts. HERC research is developed directly alongside district leaders with findings shared with decision makers – culminating in long-term, equity-minded solutions, opportunities and growth for Houston and beyond.
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Our Funders
Investment in HERC’s work moves critical efforts forward in ensuring data and collaborative research are at the forefront of decision-making to improve equitable education outcomes in our communities.
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HERC
Hours
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
(Weekdays)
713-348-2532
herc@rice.edu
HERC is a program of the
Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Mailing Address
Rice University | HERC
6100 Main Street, MS-258
Houston, TX 77005
Subscribe to HERC News,
our quarterly e-newsletter.
Physical address
Kraft Hall - Suite 378
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
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