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WEBINAR, SPOTLIGHT THECHANGELAB WEBINAR, SPOTLIGHT THECHANGELAB

11/19/25 Child Care Is Workforce Infrastructure

When parents have good child care, they can go to work. When they can go to work, Houston's businesses run better. That's why child care is part of how our city works.

But many home-based child care providers struggle. They don't have money saved for emergencies. They don't know how to run the business side of child care. They can't get loans like other small businesses can.

What the Pilot Program Did

  • Gave money to 30 home child care businesses

  • Taught owners how to run their businesses better

  • Helped them prepare for storms and emergencies

  • Tracked what worked and what didn't

  • Learned lessons to help more providers

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NEWS THECHANGELAB NEWS THECHANGELAB

5 Texas Issues Everyone Ignores—But Shouldn’t

How to Make Your Voice Heard

  • Find Your Representatives: Visit Texas Legislature Online to find who represents you

  • Email the Bill Sponsors: Use the sponsor emails in each issue below to share your experience

  • Contact Your Local Officials: Reach out to your state senator and representative about what matters to you

  • Share This Article: Help others learn about the issues that quietly shape our lives

  • Focus on Your Experience: Personal stories about how these issues affect your family, business, or community are powerful

Why This Matters

  • The loudest political fights are about identity and culture

  • Polling shows Texans already agree on practical issues like energy and healthcare

  • These "boring" problems are where surprising alliances form

  • Boring issues are where trust can be rebuilt across political divides

  • This is where politics can actually make everyday life better

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EVENTS, WORKSHOP, EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY THECHANGELAB EVENTS, WORKSHOP, EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY THECHANGELAB

10/16/25 Starting Where We Want to Go

Explore evidence-based strategies and community-driven practices that support student success across Houston’s diverse learning environments

Our expectations shape our systems. This session invites leaders to begin with a bold premise: every student has the potential to thrive. Drawing on local and national research, we’ll explore strategies that have made a significant impact on student success. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to design learning environments rooted in possibility, care, and community wellbeing.

Parking Information

The session will be held at 1801 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. Parking is available in the attached garage, with the entrance located on Fannin Street. Parking will be complimentary for all exits after 6:00 pm. We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in.

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ORGANIZATIONS, Technology THECHANGELAB ORGANIZATIONS, Technology THECHANGELAB

Relational Tech Project

Relational Tech Project nurtures a builder community focused on people-centered, “village-scale” technology. Work spans storytelling, resources, and a forum for practitioners building tools that prioritize human relationships. See the project home and writing archive for the latest essays and updates.

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