The Hallways of Greatest Need
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When the Students Who Need the Most Are Served by
the Texas Schools That Need More, Too
By Misti M. Green | Founder & CEO, iLEAD Consulting LLC | October 2026
In my previous article, America's Literacy Story, I examined the literacy challenges facing children across the nation, particularly in Texas and the South. This next installment takes a closer look at Texas schools and the relationship between poverty, literacy, and educational opportunity.
Drawing on nearly 30 years in education, including my work in school improvement and turnaround, I examine what happens when children with significant academic needs attend schools that are also struggling to improve. Using Texas accountability data, I consider how economic disadvantage intersects with school performance and why the quality of instruction, campus leadership, and district support deserves closer attention.
In this brief
Readers will explore Texas school accountability trends, campuses serving comparable student populations, the relationship between poverty and educational opportunity, and the instructional decisions that can make a difference for children struggling with literacy.
At the center of this discussion is a question I have held throughout my career: Are we providing children with the instruction and support they need, regardless of the circumstances they bring to school?
Click the link below to read the full article and explore why this conversation matters for our children and our schools.
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