With sine die – the last day of the legislative session – just days away, public education finds itself at a familiar crossroads—caught between incremental progress and continued challenges.
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This year’s legislative session has brought a lot of attention to how Texas funds education — with...
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Leander ISD students interested in participating in Off-Campus Physical Education (OCPE) for the...
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.
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As the Texas Legislature debates how to fund public education, Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing shares a powerful reflection on trust, teamwork and the impact of budget cuts.
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After two years of lawsuits holding up state accountability results, the courts have dismissed the latest effort to block 2023 A-F ratings statewide, allowing campus-based grades districtwide to become public for the first time since 2019. As of today, ratings for 2024 have not been released by the courts.
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A lesson in history on a time focused on fostering mutual respect and collaboration.
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As the Texas legislative session unfolds, we continue to track proposed bills and policy decisions that impact public education. We believe students should be empowered to own their learning; staff should feel empowered and valued; and strong partnerships with our families, community, taxpayers, and the state are essential to building an educated workforce while acknowledging that local communities know their students best.
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As the holiday season approaches, families across our community are preparing to celebrate with...
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The City of Leander and Leander ISD are thrilled to announce our annual essay and video contest...
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