1. Abey Fuentes Proves That When Plans Change, Purpose Prevails

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    February 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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  2. Communications, Marketing Continues to Serve as Industry Standard Leaders at School Public Relations Conference

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    February 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Through communications and marketing, Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) is at the forefront of investing into the next generation …
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  3. Research Team Highlights AI in the Classroom, Data-driven Call for Recovery High School Expansion Among Recent Presentations

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    February 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    The Research and Evaluation Institute (REI) team remains at the forefront of data analysis and solution-based assessments that empower educators …
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  4. HCDE Showcases Talent and Leadership at State of the City Address

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    February 13, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Harris County Department of Education was well represented at Mayor John Whitmire’s State of the City Address on Feb. 12, joining …
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  5. Trail Rides Through New Equine Therapy Partner Enhances Student Experience for HCDE’s Special Schools

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    February 12, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Learning is beyond a classroom’s four walls, especially at Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) four special schools where educators …
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  6. Students Celebrate 100 Days of Learning and Growth

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    February 12, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    From counting pennies to building confidence in behavioral skills, students across HCDE’s Special Schools and Head Start campuses marked an academic …
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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