Deadline Approaching for Off-Campus PE Applications
Leander ISD students interested in participating in Off-Campus Physical Education (OCPE) for the...
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Author: Crestina Hardie
On The Street: Celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Coach Prum
Knowles 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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A Leap of Faith
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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TEA Set to Release Accountability Ratings
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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Diversity Month Observance – The Need for A New Détente
A lesson in history on a time focused on fostering mutual respect and collaboration.
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School’s in Session At the Capitol
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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Tis the Season for Safety: Protect Your Loved Ones with Responsible Gun Storage
As the holiday season approaches, families across our community are preparing to celebrate with...
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Calling All LISD Students: Join the 2025 MLK Day Essay and Video Contest!
The City of Leander and Leander ISD are thrilled to announce our annual essay and video contest...
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Join Us for our Empowering Parents Engagement Opportunities
Leander Independent School District is excited to announce a series of “Empowering Parents” engagement opportunities. To keep the community informed, LISD will provide an update on the new police department’s development. In addition, these meetings will also provide a platform for community members. We hope #1LISD will share ideas about the vision and mission for the police department’s formation.
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Empowering Every Learner: Become an Educational Access Ambassador
The LISD Office of Educational Access (OEA) is seeking to establish an ambassador group for LISD parents/guardians during the 2024-2025 school year.
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