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From @HCDEAdultEd classrooms to Head Start parent meetings, #HCDE’s Civic Engagement Team is helping expand access to nonpartisan election information across Harris County. Adults learned about upcoming election dates, voting opportunities and how to make their voices heard.

This week, Christina Aggison and Dotwaun Harris were honored as the 2025-2026 Teacher and Educational Aide of the Year, respectively, for their dedication, compassion and leadership in supporting students at our special schools. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/05/13/spe… #SeetheImpact

Teacher Appreciation Week at HCDE was all about gratitude with a personal touch. Special Schools leadership fired up the grill and visited all four campuses to personally serve lunch to staff and celebrate them with treats, gifts and heartfelt encouragement. #BetheImpact

The room was silent except for the sound of strategy in motion as 40 students participated in HCDE's 10th Annual Chess Tournament. This wasn’t about winning, but learning the patience, strategy and confidence to navigate life's challenges. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/05/01/a-g… #SeetheImpact

Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, part of the weeklong celebration where we recognize the tremendous impact of educators. From Head Start to @HCDESchools and @HCDEAdultEd, #HCDE has the most dedicated and amazing teachers. #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationDay 🎉

Teachers, because of you, students are inspired to reach their full potential. Your impact goes beyond the classroom and shapes our community. HCDE is proud to appreciate our teachers for Teacher Appreciation week! 💙 #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciation youtu.be/8UEbLG76lho

May is AANHPI Heritage Month! HCDE proudly celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. 🌺 #AANHPI youtu.be/uBNontluHY0

From building eco-friendly kingdoms to coding robots that solve real-world problems, nearly 100 students tested their skills at the All-Earth Ecobot Challenge. Check out how these young innovators explored sustainability and engineering: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/04/29/kin… #SeetheImpact

Shaping the future starts at the very beginning. Join us on April 28 for a job fair as Head Start leaders look for professionals who want to support children and families while enjoying strong benefits and a supportive work environment. Learn more at headstarthires.org.

From access to achievement, Denesse Bolaños is helping adult learners reach new heights. 📈🎓 #EmployeeoftheMonth #AdultEd youtu.be/YyRvXfwYgAo?si…

#TeamHCDE recognized Denesse Bolaños as its April Employee of the Month during this month's Board Meeting. A program manager in @HCDEAdultEd, Bolaños has helped the division reached record numbers for HS Equivalency diploma graduates. #SeeTheImpact 🎉 🎓

#TeamHCDE leaders and volunteers are finishing their celebration of reading during April SuperMENtor visits. As part of the Head Start Significant Male Initiative, mentors read monthly before young learners celebrate them in May. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/04/09/sup… #SeeTheImpact 📚

Every student’s path is different, and HCDE meets them where they are. Special Schools leaders welcomed district partners for the annual Division Update, highlighting innovative programs, new individualized support and a shared commitment to helping students succeed. #BetheImpact

Trying to become a certified teacher but stuck on the content exams? 😩📚 HCDE’s Center for Educator Success is here to help! Join our Pathways to Pass workshop and get the individualized support you need to move forward with confidence. 💪🏽✨

In continuing to best serve students, @HCDESchools leadership visited @SeguinISD to learn more about Heinsight Behavior and the Behavior Reset Center. The program helps reduce classroom disruptions and increase instructional time. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/04/13/ab-… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

Welcome to the team to the @HCDEtx team Kristoffer!

Meet @CyFairISD senior Hasan Alwaeli, a talented artist from @cyfallshs who earned a Scholastic Art & Writing National Gold Medal after deconstructing Photoshop and putting it back together for his winning piece, "Under Construction." blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/04/13/cre… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

At this year’s @hcde_case Afterschool is Cool Expo, local middle and high school students jumped into hands-on learning in financial literacy, college access, and career readiness and left with a Game Plan for Success! 🏆 #CASEforKids #Afterschool

Harris County's youngest learners worked on their culinary skills and showcased their top dishes at Head Start's inaugural "Little Chefs, Big Flavors" Master Cook Off Competition. Each campus winner advanced to the celebration. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/04/02/hea… #SeeTheImpact 🥑 🥦

#TeamHCDE enjoys prioritized work-life balance, dual retirement programs and the highest starting teacher salary at $72,750, plus a $7,250 stipend for qualifying educators. Stop by from 9-11 a.m. on April 11 to start the next phase of your career. Apply at hcdetexas.schoolspring.com