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Power of the Pen: Crystal Leal Earns Silver Key, Finds Ability to Release Past Trauma Through Poetry
Leave a commentMarch 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Through the written word, Crystal Leal found her voice. Her relief. Her ability to release the weight from past trauma, …
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CASE for Kids Spring Symposium Helps Providers Lead, Connect with Students
Leave a commentMarch 26, 2026 by HCDE Communications
There’s an old adage that says, “first with the head, then with the heart.” The Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment (CASE) for …
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Fortis Academy Students Demonstrate Resilience at Culinary Competition
1March 26, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Sometimes it’s not about winning first place, but about leaving an impact on your fellow competitors and the judges. Four students from Fortis Academy represented the school at the Texas …
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Education Foundation Kicks Off Support for Third Annual Heart of Education Luncheon
Leave a commentMarch 23, 2026 by HCDE Communications
The Education Foundation of Harris County (EFHC) hosted a kickoff event on March 19 to build excitement for its Third Annual Heart of Education Luncheon. This year’s theme, …
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Bryianna Fips Earns National Honor for Building Futures Beyond the Bell
Leave a commentMarch 19, 2026 by HCDE Communications
For Bryianna Fips, the work begins when the school bell rings. As a regional program coordinator with the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment (CASE) for …
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Special Schools Students and Staff Showcase Boots, Beats and Big Dreams at Rodeo Houston
Leave a commentMarch 18, 2026 by HCDE Communications
The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is proving to be a place where Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) students and staff can …
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Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo Helps Students Gain “Championship Mindset”
Leave a commentMarch 18, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Get ready to play hard and win at the LevelUp Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo, where students don’t just hear about opportunities — they experience them. Now in its …
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Stacie Gibson Named Director of Human Resources
Leave a commentMarch 18, 2026 by HCDE Communications
When you invest in employee development, the impact can be felt far and wide. As Stacie Gibson settles into her role …
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HCDE Leadership Views Scholastic Art & Writing Works at Houston Public Library
1March 6, 2026 by HCDE Communications
A selection of the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Gold and Silver Key winners is currently on display at the Houston Public Library Downtown. Superintendent James …
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Scholastic American Visions Nominee Pushes the Medium, Her Creativity to Earn Rare Recognition
2March 6, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Experimenting with new materials takes courage because there is no guarantee everything will work out. But it’s often a risk artists are willing to take. When Faina Maredia was accepted into …
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