Category Archives: Center for Educator Success
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Two Aldine ISD Students Ready for ‘Big Apple’ After Earning National Scholastic Gold Medals
Leave a commentJune 4, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Stephanie Leiva has never been to New York City. Her friend and classmate Alexandra de León has once before, but …
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CES Celebrates Successful Completion of Inaugural Lead Strong Academy
1June 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
With the goal to strengthen school leadership, Harris County Department of Education’s Center for Educator Success (CES) recognized the completion …
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Creative Space: Graphic Design Project Earns Area Student Scholastic Art & Writing National Gold Medal
Leave a commentApril 13, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Creativity and pushing the limits of his artistry were never a problem for Hasan Alwaeli, a senior at Cypress Falls …
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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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