Apollo 20 Project: Improving Student Performance in Priority Schools
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Apollo 20 is a groundbreaking project designed to improve the academic achievement of students in 20 HISD "priority" schools, and to create models for excellent teaching and learning for replication throughout the district.
The project will be launched in four high schools and five middle schools at the start of the 2010–2011 school year.
Eleven elementary schools will be identified to participate for the 2011–2012 school year.
2010–2011 Apollo 20 schools:
- High: Jones, Kashmere, Lee, and Sharpstown
- Middle: Attucks, Dowling, Fondren, Key, and Ryan
Transformation Tenets
Partnering with HISD on the Apollo 20 project is Harvard University's Education Innovation Laboratory (EdLabs).
Five research-based strategies—or tenets—identified by Dr. Roland Fryer of EdLabs, will be used as a foundation for the “turn around” of the Apollo 20 schools.
The five tenets are:
- Effective Principal and Teachers in Every School
- More Instructional Time
- Use of Data to Drive Instruction
- High-dosage Tutoring (see Math Fellows Program)
- A Culture of High Expectations for All
More detailed information is available here (.pdf).
Pipeline to Recruit Effective Teachers and Principals
Developed to identify appropriate candidates for teacher and principal positions at the Apollo 20 campuses, the Effective Teacher Pipeline seeks individuals who will commit to instructional and leadership roles at these “turnaround” schools for at least two years.
To be considered for one of these openings, send an e-mail to recruiter@houstonisd.org or visit the Human Resources Recruitment Services website.
Generous Support for the Project Provided by:
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation—Pledged an annual stipend of $10,000 for candidates hired through the Effective Teacher Pipeline for the first two years.
- The HISD Foundation worked to secure the following support.
– The Houston Endowment: $250,000
– Michael Holthouse: $100,000
– Wells Fargo: $100,000
