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Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) leaders and community partners visited Head Start campuses the week of Nov. 13 as part of the Real SuperMENtors Read program, enjoying storytime with the county’s youngest learners by reading “A Very Special Vegetable,” by Anna Bardaus.
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Students from Tidwell Head Start wrapped up Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 20-23) with a burst of creativity and color during Character Book Costume Day!
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Head Start Awareness Month is an opportunity to celebrate young learners and increase understanding of the program’s leadership in early childhood education and school readiness nationwide.
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The first day of school at Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) 13 Head Start campuses marks the beginning of countless discoveries, friendships and moments that will shape the love of learning for the county’s youngest students.
HCDE In Motion
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The 2025 event continues a tradition of helping families achieve greater independence and mobility through community support
Employee Spotlight: Cesilia Pereira supports Head Start families with heart
As family services coordinator, she mentors providers and ensures families receive the care they need
It takes a village: How Head Start partners champion early learning
Discover the impact of local businesses and volunteers working together to nurture school readiness
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This website is supported by Grant Numbers 06CH011535 and 06HP000559 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Harris County Department of Education and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.