Tag Archives: Harris County

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Educators Celebrate 40 Years of Advocating for Young Learners at Early Childhood Winter Conference

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    February 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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  5. Adult Education Recognized by County Commissioners to Help Celebrate International Day of Education

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    February 5, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) was front and center, demonstrating the power of education in transforming communities, as County …
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  6. HCDE Meets Employee Needs, Provides Computer Skills Training to Head Start Custodians

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    February 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Recognized as a top workplace in America by USA Today, Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) continues to address the …
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  7. Supt. Colbert Participates in Early Childhood Initiatives Convening Meeting

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    January 30, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Harris County Commissioners Adrian Garcia (Precinct 2) and Lesley Briones (Precinct 4) convened executives from various organizations across the region …
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  8. REI Team Presents on Using Dashboards, Data Decision Making at School Executives Conference

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    January 30, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Research & Evaluation Institute Director Yolanda Pyrtle and Dr. Akua Obeng, division research manager and data analyst, presented recently at …
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