With the launch of LASO Cycle 4, Texas is ushering in the next evolution of its grant and allotment programs, investing over $500 million to strengthen schools across the state. “Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) is a single, consolidated application that combines grants, allotments, and in-kind supports, bundled around a few key strategies to accelerate […]
Laura Villaflor
Dr. Laura Ragsdale-Villaflor has over twenty years of experience in schools throughout the Greater Houston Area and has been recognized for her outstanding contributions and excellence in education. She earned her Doctorate from Texas A&M and studied the impact of institutional inequities on the academic achievement of students of color. She also holds a master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston and a Bachelor's in political science from the University of Texas at Austin. Alongside her roles in education, she is an Educational Consultant, serves on multiple boards, including the Education Committee for Greater Houston Partnerships, and is a devoted mom.
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The effects of holistic review on college admissions
COVID-19 swept the globe in 2020, resulting in the most profound disruption in the history of education through widespread school closures. Although the full extent of its effects continues to be understood, the immediate consequence on student learning was evident as we quickly recognized the shortcomings of remote learning. Studies consistently show the pandemic led […]