🎓👏Babyline Benoit left her home country in search of medical care for her child and in Houston, she found #HCDE’s Adult Education division. Inspired by her children, she set her sights on earning her GED. And when Babyline puts her mind to something, she makes it happen.

#HCDE will host the first-ever Professional Translators & Interpreters Conference on July 24, 2025. This one-day conference will feature dynamic speakers and is designed to elevate language access in our schools and communities. To register check out this video.

🎉 Huge Congratulations! 🎉 A massive shoutout to our very own Sharvon Pipkins Kamaya for being selected as Harris County Department of Education August Employee of the Month! Your dedication, hard work, and positive attitude continue to inspire everyone around you. Will post again in August.

⚙️ Gears turned, robots rolled and students soared during the All-Earth Ecobot Challenge at Special Schools! Hosted by CASE for Kids, this STEM showdown had students coding, building and navigating LEGO robots—while practicing teamwork, patience and problem-solving. 🤖 #SeetheImpact

How does HCDE manage public funds? Openly, responsibly, and with you in mind. We’re proud to receive the Transparency Star Award in Public Pension from the Texas Comptroller for providing clear access to our financial data. #SeetheImpact

📚 Big news for little learners! Nearly $12K in grants from the TXCPA Houston will help support our Head Start SuperMentor program. Thanks to funding secured by CGD_HCDE, 280+ students will explore engaging, relatable stories that make reading fun and spark imagination!

🎓 The Education Foundation of Harris County awarded $32,500 in scholarships to students taking nontraditional paths like trade school, certification programs and community college. These students aren’t just chasing degrees—they’re chasing purpose. Read their story: blog.hcde-texas.org/2025/07/17/edu… #SeetheImpact

🎓 The Graduation Store recently donated 15 caps, gowns and tassels to Adult Education, allowing 15 additional students to participate in the annual graduation. #TeamHCDE delivered a thank you gift for the gesture. blog.hcde-texas.org/2025/07/28/edu… Education Foundation of Harris County CGD_HCDE #SeeTheImpact 🎉

Houston-born Chef Adrian Torres recently visited Fortis Academy to mentor student Jerry Lorenzo-Garza and share the kitchen as the two teamed up to make delicious tacos. Thank you for sharing your story and becoming part of his village. blog.hcde-texas.org/2025/07/28/hou… #SeeTheImpact 🎉

Education equity for all! Ana Balli from San Antonio ISD recounts the significant impact PTIC has on the interpretation and translations community. #PTIC2025 #SeeTheImpact #translators #interpreterslife DescubreHCDE

Congrats to our very own, Sharvon Pipkins Kamaya, for being Harris County Department of Education's August Employee of the Month. Well-deserved!! 👏👏

Again, congrats Sharvon!! youtu.be/Twg0ZQ-3m3g?si…

🏆💫#HCDE's August Employee Spotlight is Sharvon Kamaya, a Research Development Specialist and grant-writing wizard, with the CGD_HCDE team. Here's her story! #Seetheimpact #grantwriting youtube.com/watch?v=Twg0ZQ…

Listen now! Epi 10: AI in #GrantWriting: Game-Changer or Risky Shortcut? by #FocusonFunding creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/fo…

Harris County public school teachers — #HCDE and Education Foundation of Harris County have your back! The Tools for Teachers program gives the first 1,250 eligible registrants a $100 credit for classroom supplies. Registration opens at 7 a.m. on Aug. 22! Visit hcde-texas.org/toolsforteache… to learn more.

⏳ The wait is almost over! The Tools for Teachers program launches Aug. 22 at 7 a.m. Be one of the first 1,250 eligible Harris County public school teachers to snag a $100 credit for classroom supplies. Save this link to register: hcde-texas.org/toolsforteache….

Highpoint loves when Dr. Haynes shares her wisdom with us! Thank you for sharing her with us Galena Park ISD! Courtney Waters Harris County Department of Education HCDESchools

Starting the conversation is the hardest part. Center for Safe and Secure Schools’s new Let’s Talk Mental Health Series is here to help. Join monthly sessions designed to break stigmas, share resources and empower you to support yourself and others. Learn more and register at hcde-texas.org/csss/workshops….

Check out the excitement on students’ faces last year as their teachers received classroom supplies through Education Foundation of Harris County's Tools for Teachers program. Share this post so your educator friends see it and register for $100 in supplies at 7 a.m. on Aug. 22. hcde-texas.org/toolsforteache…