HCDE-Research and Evaluation Institute

03/04/2026

Data is powerful when it’s understood. HCDE-Research and Evaluation Institute recently shared practical strategies for turning dashboards and datasets into compelling stories that resonate with stakeholders at Region 4 Education Service Center's DataCon. Leaders learned to effectively highlight progress, communicate needs and improve outcomes for students and families.

01/30/2026

Research & Evaluation Institute Director Yolanda Pyrtle and Dr. Akua Obeng, division research manager and data analyst, presented recently at the Texas Council of Women School Executives Annual...

12/06/2025

08/08/2025

We are REI!!! Convocation 2025

06/30/2025

Ready for an early morning trip to the lake, Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) Research and Evaluation Institute (REI) took its fellow divisions on a fishing expedition to better under…

02/25/2025

Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) Research and Evaluation Institute (REI) division left a notable impression at the 48th Southwest Educational Research Association Meeting, held Feb. 1…

11/04/2024

Our research team attended the Choice Partners Food Expo 2024!

11/04/2024

Our research coordinator, Jonathan Khandaker, attended the Education Foundation luncheon!

10/02/2024

Our researchers, Jesus, Aansa, and Likita, spoke at the CASE for Kids After School Conference on The Basics of Literature Review and Evaluation.