Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement

Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement The official page for the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement Initiatives

The Houston Mayor’s Office of Education and Youth Engagement works to improve equitable access to quality education for Houston’s children and youth.

The Mayor’s Office of Education & Youth Engagement is committed to sharing accessible food resources available throughou...
09/01/2026

The Mayor’s Office of Education & Youth Engagement is committed to sharing accessible food resources available throughout the community. 🥫Many families rely on local food banks, 🏙️ school meal programs, and community pantries to support consistent nutrition.

As part of our Food Education Social Media Campaign, we wrote about how to navigate food insecurity in Houston and around the world. 🌍

💳✨ Having good credit can be a powerful financial tool for having a healthy financial future!Learning the basics of inte...
08/27/2026

💳✨ Having good credit can be a powerful financial tool for having a healthy financial future!

Learning the basics of interest and how to build a strong credit history can help you stay out of debt AND give you access to future financial investments, like borrowing money for college or buying a home. 🚀📈

👉 Swipe through to learn what credit is, how interest works, and simple ways to start building your credit wisely and responsibly! 💡💰

The Mayor’s Office of Education & Youth Engagement is continuing our Food Education Campaign with a focus on building ba...
08/19/2026

The Mayor’s Office of Education & Youth Engagement is continuing our Food Education Campaign with a focus on building balanced meals that support youth's health and development. 🥗Creating nutritious plates fuels learning and growth and provides steady energy throughout the day, helping youth thrive.

➡ Swipe for information on how to build your own balanced diet .🌱

08/17/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨

Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the City of Houston Youth Ambassador Program (COHYA)! 🌟🏙️

Don’t miss your chance to grow as a leader, connect with other Houston youth, and make your voice heard in your city. 💙

⏰ Applications close TONIGHT at 11:59 PM!

🔗 Apply now using the link in our bio! https://linktr.ee/cohyouthambassadors

💵🚀 Earning money is exciting, but understanding where it comes from and where it goes is just as important!Whether you'r...
08/13/2026

💵🚀 Earning money is exciting, but understanding where it comes from and where it goes is just as important!

Whether you're working a part time job, earning money through a side hustle, or planning for your first paycheck, learning the basics of income can help you build strong financial habits for the future. 📈✨

👉 Swipe through to learn key income facts as well as how to read and understand your paycheck like a pro! 💡💰

08/11/2026

⏰ It’s not too late to apply to COHYA!

Ready to grow as a leader, connect with other Houston youth, and make your voice heard? 🗣️✨ Apply to become a City of Houston Youth Ambassador!

📅 Applications close August 17th
🔗 Apply today using the link in our bio!

https://linktr.ee/cohyouthambassadors

08/11/2026

📣 ONLY 13 SPOTS LEFT at Bezos Academy Houston – Third Ward! 🎉

Families in Houston’s Third Ward and surrounding communities: enrollment is still open for Bezos Academy Houston – Third Ward, a fully subsidized, Montessori-inspired preschool offering full-day programming.

✨ Program Highlights

🎒 For children who will be 3–5 years old by September 1, 2026
📚 Montessori-inspired curriculum
🕘 Full-day programming
🍎 Meals and snacks provided
🏫 School tours available daily
💙 No tuition for eligible families

📍 Bezos Academy Houston – Third Ward
New Hope Housing Gray
2675 Gray St.
Houston, TX 77003

✅ Only 13 spots remain — apply today!
Visit apply.bezosacademy.org

Questions? Contact:

📧 Stephanie Moscoso, Lead Teacher
[email protected]

📞 Rochel Brown, Head of School
917-940-8377
[email protected]

📲 Please share this post with families, neighbors, churches, community organizations, and anyone with a preschool-aged child who could benefit from this opportunity! 💙

The Mayor’s Office of Education & Youth Engagement is excited to highlight the importance of food literacy and cooking s...
08/10/2026

The Mayor’s Office of Education & Youth Engagement is excited to highlight the importance of food literacy and cooking skills 🥘 as part of our NEW Food Education Social Media Campaign. Teaching children how to prepare simple meals builds confidence and independence 🍽️ while strengthening their lifelong understanding of healthy eating.

📻Stay tuned for tips and resources that help families bring learning into the kitchen.🌿

Credit: Katlyn Nguyen (COH summer intern ‘26)

✨ Meet Na'Haijah ✨Na'Haijah is a student at High School for Law and Justice Early College with plans to pursue Political...
08/04/2026

✨ Meet Na'Haijah ✨

Na'Haijah is a student at High School for Law and Justice Early College with plans to pursue Political Science and Business Law.

This summer, Na'Haijah joined MOEYE to gain new experiences, build new skills, and strengthen the ones she already had and she did just that! Her confidence, curiosity, and willingness to learn made a lasting impact on our team. We're so happy to have her on our team this Summer. 👏🏾

08/03/2026

The best part of COHYA? The people. ✨
Find your community, grow as a leader, and make an impact alongside passionate youth from across Houston.

🗓️ Applications close August 17.
🔗 Apply today — link in our bio! https://linktr.ee/cohyouthambassadors

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901 Bagby Street
Houston, TX
77002

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