As part of a special panel series highlighting public education in Texas, Leander ISD was invited to share how it is honoring Juneteenth through its ongoing commitment to educational access for each and every student.
Read MoreThe Principal at Grandview Hills Elementary, Alexandra Peoples, sits down with the Chief of the Office of Educational Access, DeWayne Street, to chat about the importance of LGBTQ+ Month.
Read MoreKnowles Elementary PE Coach Austin Prum sat down with Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street to chat about Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. “Coach A”, as he’s known to Knowles ES students, uses his culture and life experiences to teach his students about diversity and acceptance.
Read More40+ years is a long time to be anywhere. During his time at Leander ISD, Jimmy Disley wore many hats. From the purchasing agent to assistant director of finance to his final role as chief operating officer, Jimmy has been a staple in the LISD community. Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., sat down with him back in November 2024 to listen to his story and how he has impacted so many lives across #1LISD.
Read MoreThree inspirational women at LISD joined the Chief of the Office of Educational Access, DeWayne Street, to chat about why Women’s History Month is so important to our students.
Read MoreLeander High School’s head football coach and Athletic Coordinator Kris Price joined the Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street to discuss what African American History Month means to them and what it’s like being a coach in this day and age.
Read MoreAs we plan for the 2025-26 school year, we want to share important updates regarding our budget planning and staffing decisions.
Read MoreOn this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, check out the latest episode of the On the Street podcast series as Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street sits down with Rodney Page, who was the first women’s basketball coach at the University of Texas and also the first African American coach at UT. Page shares his story and speaks to the meaning of MLK Day in 2025.
Read MoreChief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Camacho Elementary School Instructional Assistant Fran Harper to speak about her 17-year journey in LISD and what Native American Heritage Month means to her.
Read MoreChief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street had a special two-guest episode – current LISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing and Tom Glenn, a former LISD superintendent – to discuss the idea of #1LISD and, more specifically, the importance of unity across our 200-square-mile school district.
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