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HCDE Celebrates 100 Years of Black History, Local Impact on Education
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February 6, 2026 by HCDE Communications
This year, Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) joins the nation in celebrating 100 years of Black history and the countless leaders who have …
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Category: HCDE | Tags: Black History Month, Harris County students, special schools
Heather Faunce-Estay’s Lifelong Passion to Serve Sets Her Apart as February Employee of the Month
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February 6, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Heather Faunce-Estay loves physical therapy and serving others. And while she has put this to good use in the last …
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Category: Employee of the Month, HCDE, School-Based Therapy Services | Tags: Cy-Fair ISD, educators, Employee of the Month, employee spotlight, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County employees, Harris County students, Physical Therapy, school-based therapists, school-based therapy services, Therapy
Students Explore Reusable Materials for 2026 All-Earth Ecobot Challenge
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February 6, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Life comes with many twists and turns, much like a jungle. And you must be able to quickly adapt, learn to innovate and create …
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Category: CASE for Kids | Tags: Afterschool, All-Earth Ecobot Challenge, Harris County students, STEAM
Highpoint School Launches HOPE Program to Help Seniors Turn Career Goals Into Reality
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February 5, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Sometimes the hardest part about pursuing a dream is finding the right road to success. When seniors at Highpoint School began inquiring …
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Category: Uncategorized | Tags: Harris County students, Highpoint School
HCDE Announces Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awardees
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February 5, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) announced on Jan. 29 the regional winners of the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Serving as the second-largest regional affiliate of the program, HCDE received …
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Category: Center for Educator Success | Tags: Harris County students, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Educators Celebrate 40 Years of Advocating for Young Learners at Early Childhood Winter Conference
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February 5, 2026 by HCDE Communications
For Tamika Bartley and her sizable contingent from Sheldon Independent School District, Saturday’s matching shirts and crescendo cheers when pointed …
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Category: Center for Educator Success, HCDE | Tags: Early career teacher, early childhood, early childhood conference, early childhood education, Early Childhood Winter Conference, educators, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, Head Start
City Council Approves Increase in Program Funding for CASE for Kids’ City Connections
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February 5, 2026 by HCDE Communications
On Jan. 28, the Houston City Council approved increasing funding for out-of-school time program providers. This program, called City Connections, …
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Category: CASE for Kids, Civic Engagement, HCDE | Tags: Afterschool, Afterschool programming, afterschool programs, case, CASE for Kids, City Connections, City Council, City of Houston, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, Out-of-school time
Adult Education Recognized by County Commissioners to Help Celebrate International Day of Education
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February 5, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) was front and center, demonstrating the power of education in transforming communities, as County …
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Category: Adult Education, HCDE, Uncategorized | Tags: Adult Educaiton, adult education, Adult Education Learning Center, Adult Learners, County Commissioner, Harris County, Harris County Commissioners, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students
HCDE Meets Employee Needs, Provides Computer Skills Training to Head Start Custodians
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February 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Recognized as a top workplace in America by USA Today, Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) continues to address the …
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Category: Facilities, HCDE, Head Start, Marketing & Client Engagement | Tags: Facilities, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County employees, Head Start, information technology, IT, Marketing & Client Engagement, Technology, technology training, translation services
HCDE Leadership Network, Share Best Practices at TASA Midwinter Conference
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January 31, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Education leaders from across the state traveled to San Antonio on Jan. 25-28 for fellowship, legal updates and to acquire new skills at the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Midwinter Conference. Members …
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Category: HCDE | Tags: TASA Midwinter Conference

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