Category Archives: Special Schools
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AB Schools, Division Leadership Visit Seguin ISD to Study Behavior Reset Center and How it Positively Impacts Students
1April 13, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Academic and Behavior School East and West principals Mercedes Love and Jatata Hutton joined Special Schools division leadership on a …
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Special Schools Drive Student Success Through Innovation and Partnership
Leave a commentApril 10, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Every student has a unique set of characteristics and challenges. To best serve them, educators adapt and innovate to ensure no student is …
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ABS East Students Take Home Gold at Special Olympics
Leave a commentApril 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Students from Academic and Behavior School East left it all on the field last weekend, collecting two first-place medals and two top-three finishes on March …
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Experiments Come to Life and Inspire Students at Highpoint’s Science Extravaganza
Leave a commentApril 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
When Ariana Garcia was asked to participate in Highpoint School’s second annual Science Extravaganza, she was a little apprehensive because science isn’t her favorite subject. History …
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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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Fortis Academy Students Demonstrate Resilience at Culinary Competition
3March 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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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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Special Schools Honor a Century of Progress Through Black History Month Programs
Leave a commentFebruary 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Special Schools students closed out the centennial Black History Month celebration with vibrant programs that honored historical progress while looking forward to …
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New Opportunities: HCDE Unveils ABS West Production Lab, Provides New Hands-On Training for Adult Transition Program
Leave a commentFebruary 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) prides itself on seeking solutions for unique student populations at its four Special Schools …
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HCDE Educators Recognized at HAABSE Outstanding Teacher Awards and Recognition Ceremony
Leave a commentFebruary 24, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Four outstanding Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) teachers were recently recognized for making lasting impacts to learners, joining others …
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