Tag Archives: Scholastic Art & Writing
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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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Looking back at 2025: HCDE Continues to Prove Itself as a ‘Varsity’ Workplace
Leave a commentDecember 19, 2025 by HCDE Communications
As Harris County Department of Education readies to turn the page on 2025, staff and stakeholders can look back and …
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Scholastic Awards Students Advisory Council Opens Collaborative Door to Creativity
Leave a commentAugust 19, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Fifteen highly accomplished high school students representing districts and campuses across greater Houston met for the first time on Aug. …
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Local Teen Photographer Earns Prestigious National Medal Through Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Leave a commentJune 12, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Eleri Young, a recent graduate from Cypress Woods High School, joined nearly 30 creative teen artists and writers from across …
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Scholastic Middle School Art Winners Celebrated at Regional Exhibit Reception
Leave a commentMarch 7, 2025 by HCDE Communications
Nearly 100 area middle school students were celebrated at the Harris County Regional Art Exhibit reception on March 6, hosted …
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