Rice Home Page Tenets Public education should be high quality education. A ll children have gifts and talents which need to be recognized and nurtured. A technology-rich environment must be present and used as an instructional tool across all disciplines to prepare students for educational and work environments.
Every child needs and deserves at least two languages to function in a global society.
Learning in school is most effective when it relates to real-life problems and challenges. Natural connections among school subjects will be emphasized through an integrated curriculum. The school will serve as a professional development center for HISD and other educational institutions. The intellectual resources of Rice University and other community institutions are key ingredients in supporting the innovative work of the school. Teachers are important role models for children and must be lifelong learners themselves.