Category Archives: Center for Educator Success
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Power of the Pen: Crystal Leal Earns Silver Key, Finds Ability to Release Past Trauma Through Poetry
2March 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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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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2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards American Visions and American Voices Nominees
1March 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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Abey Fuentes Proves That When Plans Change, Purpose Prevails
Leave a commentFebruary 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications
When Abey Fuentes graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown in December 2020, she had her heart set on working with troubled youth in …
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HCDE Announces Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awardees
Leave a commentFebruary 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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Educators Celebrate 40 Years of Advocating for Young Learners at Early Childhood Winter Conference
Leave a commentFebruary 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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Supt. Colbert Shares How to Craft a Leadership Set with Lead Strong Academy
Leave a commentJanuary 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications
There is no singular way to lead a team. When faced with different circumstances, personalities and environments, a leader must adjust his or her attitude and strategy …
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High School Students Volunteer to Help Prepare for ECWC
Leave a commentJanuary 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications
It takes a lot of work to pull off a large-scale event like the 40th annual Early Childhood Winter Conference, and sometimes you must call in reinforcements. More than a dozen Incarnate …
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ECWC Launches Leadership Track for Early Childhood Administrators
1January 9, 2026 by HCDE Communications
If you are an early childhood educator looking to take your career to the next level, you need to attend the …
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