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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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Head Start Learners Develop Culinary Talents at Inaugural ‘Little Chefs, Big Flavors’ Master Cook Off
Leave a commentApril 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Head Start’s inaugural Little Chefs, Big Flavors Master Cook Off Competition took parent and student cooking assignments and an annual …
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Area Youth ‘Game Plan for Success’ at CASE for Kids Afterschool is Cool Expo
Leave a commentApril 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Planning for the future sometimes requires a connection to move from concept to opportunity. That’s where Harris County Department of …
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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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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
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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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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