Education...

Read to Achieve (RTA) Presented by H-E-B
Read to Achieve is a NBA league-wide initiative that promotes the value of reading and online literacy, as well as encouraging families and adults to read regularly with young children. Locally, the Houston Rockets and H-E-B host Read to Achieve through a variety of programs designed to be easily implemented into the classroom and support existing school curriculum. Check out the video and photos from this season's first Read to Achieve event!

SAT Training Camp presented by Comcast
In an effort to better prepare high school students for the SAT exam, the Houston Rockets and Comcast partnered with the Princeton Review to present the SAT Training Camp, a free college preparatory workshop. Speakers included Rockets players Chuck Hayes, Carl Landry , and James White. The players spoke on their overall college experiences and on taking the SAT, as well as take part in a question and answer segment at the conclusion of their talks. The Training Camp will provide a full menu of information to help guide parents and students through the college application process, including admissions, financial aid, SAT prep classes, test dates and much more.

Teacher of the Game Presented by Devon Energy
For the fifth consecutive year the Houston Rockets and Devon Energy Corporation are teaming up to recognize exemplary teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty, as well as inspire their students to succeed in life and school.  Fifteen (15) teachers will be selected to receive the honor of the Houston Rockets and Devon Energy Teacher of the Game.  Each honoree will receive tickets to a Houston Rockets home game, on-court recognition during the game, as well as a $100 gift certificate for classroom supplies, a t-shirt and award commemorating this exciting event! Honorees will also be recognized on Rockets.com.

For further details and to participate, please click here.  Deadline for nominations is December 7, 2009.

Power of Preparation Presented by Administaff
Through the Power of Preparation program, the Rockets and Administaff produce a series of character building audio messages designed to encourage students to think positively, demonstrate responsibility and treat others respectfully. The season-long program culminates with four rallies at selected schools.

Houston Rockets & Children’s Memorial Hermann Encourage Kids to Be Fit
The Be Fit Challenge is implemented in Houston schools and provides children with nutrition and activity tips. They also participate in fun and educational fitness and nutrition activities to win contest prizes. Additionally, one school will win an exciting Be Fit Rally, starring Rockets entertainment and Memorial Hermann fitness and nutrition experts.

Kashmere Feeder System Schools
The Rockets are continuing their support of schools located in the Houston Independent School District’s Kashmere Feeder System. As part of the on-going efforts, the team continues its work with school administrators to develop initiatives that help students improve their performance on state mandated exams. From hosting Rockets motivational rallies, inviting the entire student body and their parents to home games, providing incentives for students to participate in tutoring classes, and awarding scholarships to students who passed the test, the Rockets are hands-on in their support.

For more information or questions on our Education programs, please contact Miss Hai Duong at haid@rocketball.com