HCDE

HCDE Announces Grant Allocations of $207,013 to Local School Districts

From the Desk of HCDE Board President Eric Dick “Harris County is fortunate enough to have a Department of Education,” says Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Board Chairman Eric Dick. “Though the various businesses HCDE owns, we are able to take a nominal tax rate and turn it into serious money. We turn $1 of tax revenues into $5 of governmental services. We love education and use the profits to support our local school […]

Head Start Resumes In-Person Education

A comprehensive back-to-school orientation had made the first smooth-sailing day for HCDE Head Start Compton Center Manager Merevonna Daniel, her employees, students, and their families. Daniel explained that only one child had cried. Children at both HCDE Head Start and Early Head Start centers are now attending school in person. All centers adopt CDC protocols. Students and staff are met at the door and checked for temperatures — a pre-class emailed survey of COVID-19 symptoms. […]

Harris County Department of Education Reduces Tax Rate and Increase its Services

“During these unprecedented times, I think it is important for residents of Harris County to know that we are in this together,” said HCDE Board President Eric Dick. “Many businesses are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. Harris County Department of Education is going to tighten its belt and lead fellow school districts by example.” On September 17, 2020, Harris County Department of Education conducted its first in-person meeting where it’s trustees vote to save county […]