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Topic: Social and emotional skills of Houston students ages 10 and 15Source: Kinder Institute for Urban Research / Houston Education Research ConsortiumStudents Surveyed: 7,500 students across 119 Houston ISD campusesGlobal Scope: Houston is the only U.S. city in this international OECD studyReading Time: About 2 minutes
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Hey, did you know Houston schools are part of a worldwide study on how kids develop emotionally? It looks at how family, school, and community all play a role. Worth knowing! kinder.rice.edu
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Houston is the only U.S. city taking part in a worldwide study on how young students develop social and emotional skills. Researchers from Rice University's Kinder Institute surveyed 7,500 students across 119 Houston ISD campuses to understand what helps kids thrive — and how Houston compares to cities around the globe.
The Study on Social and Emotional Skills (SSES) is led by the OECD — the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development — a group of countries that works together on education, economics, and well-being. Researchers looked at how family life, teaching styles, friendships, and community involvement shape the way students grow emotionally and socially. Houston's results are compared with findings from other countries, giving local leaders a broader picture of student well-being.
Use this research to start conversations at home or at school. If you are a parent, teacher, or community member, the study's findings can help you think about what environments help kids build confidence, empathy, and resilience. You can also reach out to the Kinder Institute directly to learn more about published briefs and reports tied to this study.
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This study connects closely to broader conversations about student well-being, school discipline, and academic outcomes in Houston. Related research from the Kinder Institute looks at how SEL skills affect absenteeism and disciplinary practices in both Houston ISD and Aldine ISD — two of the largest school districts in the region.
Social and emotional skills shape how young people learn, connect with others, and stay healthy. By joining this global study, Houston gains real data on what's working — and what needs support — for kids at ages 10 and 15. That information can help schools, families, and communities make better decisions for students.
