Harris County Department of Education

HCDE is a unique, educational entity that serves school districts, government agencies, nonprofits, and the public in the third-largest county in the U.S.

[Harris County Department of Education @HCDEtx]

ICYMI: An #Unrivaled year is underway in the halls of #HCDE's Special Schools! With a summer of preparation behind them, #TeamHCDE welcomed students to a full season of opportunities. 🏆 Read the story: https://t.co/ACCh6jPjIF

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Due to the potential for inclement weather conditions, all HCDE facilities will be closed on September 1 out of an abundance of caution. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide additional updates as needed. Please be sure to stay safe.

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Music is a passion for Ashton Garcia that has shaped who he is and a promise to his late mother. @hcde_case awarded @DiazMusicInst $80K of County Connections funding to provide at-risk youth with instruction, mentorship and college-readiness. https://t.co/vDJ5o4B3yX #SeetheImapct

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Thank you Michael Prince for giving HCDE Head Start staff joy, laughter and light to motivate them for the school year! 👏 #HeadStart #SeeTheImpact https://t.co/FfcPfpXnqa

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Thank you, teachers! 💛 Registration for Tools for Teachers 2026 is now CLOSED. Those who qualify will receive a confirmation email with instructions for redeeming their $100 voucher. We are grateful to our teachers for the incredible work you do for students every day. 🌟

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🚨 It's go time!! 🚨 Registration for Tools for Teachers is NOW OPEN for Harris County educators.

The first 1,628 eligible public school teachers will receive a $100 credit from @edufoundhc to purchase school supplies! Don’t wait — register now: https://t.co/0Pe3vlTCcC

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#HCDE's @EduFoundHC was honored recently by @PasadenaISD_TX for a Partners in Education grant to fund “Wiggle, Wonder and Learn: A Whole Body Adventure for Pre-K3.” The grant will help young learners build a strong foundation for success. https://t.co/JurR77SKJB #SeeTheImpact 🎉

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⏳ The wait is almost over! @EduFoundHC's Tools for Teachers program launches Aug. 28 at 7 a.m. Be one of the first 1,628 eligible Harris County educators to snag a $100 credit for classroom supplies. Save the link because registration closes FAST: https://t.co/0Pe3vlTCcC

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Fortis Academy welcomed @GalenaParkISD representatives for a tour of the campus and a closer look at how educators support students as they navigate challenges, build resilience and work toward sobriety and graduation. Thanks for helping us change students' lives! #SeetheImapct

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Welcome back! HCDE Special Schools are excited to kick off the 2026-2027 school year for students and staff with their first day back. https://t.co/47e4D4e7Eu

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ICYMI: 1,100+ young learners kicked off the new school year at 12 #HCDE Head Start locations! 🎒💛 From first-day nerves to new friends, classroom discoveries and plenty of smiles, our youngest learners are already off to a great start. https://t.co/496Bt6DvDt #SeetheImpact

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Harris County public school teachers — #HCDE and @EduFoundHC have your back! The Tools for Teachers program gives the first 1,628 eligible registrants a $100 credit for classroom supplies. Registration opens at 7 a.m. on Aug. 28! Visit https://t.co/0Pe3vlTCcC to learn more.

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The Scholastic @artandwriting Awards Regional Student Advisory Council is back for year two! The group will help shape the regional voice through social media, promotion and exhibitions — ensuring student voices remain at the heart of the experience for thousands of students.

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🚨 Attention Harris County educators, set your alarm! Tools for Teachers is helping 1,628 educators purchase the classroom supplies they need!

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 7:00 a.m.
💵 $100 classroom supply credit 

Be ready, registration closes FAST! https://t.co/0Pe3vlTCcC

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200 educators hit a hole-in-one for professional development at the Curriculum Connections Conference, exploring how purposeful classroom dialogue can drive student learning. With a little “Play on DisCourse,” they teed up new strategies for learning. #SeetheImpact

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Welcome back to school with Harris County Department of Education's Head Start program as our young students gear up for a successful school year! ✏️⭐️ #HeadStart #SeeTheImpact https://t.co/BdkI3TgoR6

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#HCDE focused on helping professionals break down language barriers at the 2nd Professional Translators and Interpreters Conference (PTIC) as attendees discussed the importance of language access and interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. #SeetheImpact

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130+ years in the game, 900+ employees, one UNRIVALED team! 🦄 #HCDE kicked off the academic year at Convocation with team spirit, employee service recognitions and an AI-powered football franchise. See why there’s no team quite like ours: https://t.co/3vpaWDc7Vm #SeetheImpact

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@atanet @HoustonISD Congratulations to the #PTIC2026 Impact Award winners (2 of 2) 🏆

Pioneer in Language Access Award
Dr. Jennifer Bassett-Alvarez, @SpringISD
Ludimila Golovine, MasterWord

Initiative Impact Award
Ivan Tamayo, @AldineISD

#BeTheImpact🎉

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ICYMI...

#PTIC2026 put a spotlight on language access professionals and the vital need for school districts and other organizations to provide learning opportunities to those who serve families who speak languages other than English. https://t.co/szDaDjHktN #BeTheImpact🎉

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Congratulations to the #PTIC2026 Impact Awards winners (1 of 2)🏆

Legacy in Leadership Award
Andy Benzo, @atanet
Liliana McKean, @HoustonISD

Legacy of Influence Award
Asmaa Sabre, Zain Linguistics

#BeTheImpact 🎉