06/01/2026
The Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) has been recognized as a “District on the Rise” and spotlighted in the Education Scorecard, released by Harvard University, as one of only 108 school districts out of more than 14,300 nationwide, and the only district in Texas, to demonstrate continued academic growth in both reading and math at a more accelerated rate than their peers. In this case study, the "Reading Buddy Program" was mentioned directly, which was launched in collaboration between Chapelwood UMC - Houston and Spring Branch Independent School District! Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who have served in the program and helped make a genuine impact on the next generation!