Application for New DEI Advisory Members
The Leander ISD Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is seeking applications to join the DEI Advisory Committee.
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The Compass: Nov. 2, 2022
🍂 As we flip the calendar to November, we are so thankful for an amazing student body that exhibits the grit and tenacity it takes to be exceptional! This issue of The Compass includes * a special message from Supt. Gearing imploring the LISD community to make their voice heard and go vote ; * teachers from abroad through the Spirit Cultural Exchange Program, * sending off 2 high school marching bands and cross country runners from 5 high schools as they compete at the state level; and much, much more.
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From Limited Visibility to Celebrating and Honoring
As we observe Native American History Month this year, I ask that we reflect on the legacy of Native Americans in this nation as well as their continuing challenge to be visible. How do we see the individual so that we may honor the individual?
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American No Matter What May Come
As we observe Hispanic Heritage Month, this is the perfect time for us to reflect on our collective journey towards a more perfect union. We are not yet at journey’s end, but we have come so far.
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Chief of DEI Hosts Summer Leadership Series
Leander ISD’s Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street is using the summer to...
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Board Briefs: July 21, 2022
During its July 21 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees reviewed, discussed, approved and planned a variety of items.
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Finding Community: Pride Month
Leander ISD recognizes Pride Month, June 2022.
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With Hope and Urgency – Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
As we observe Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, it is only fitting that we remember and honor their struggle for access to public education, which led to increased opportunity for all citizens.
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During our Campus Connection, at Plain Elementary you’ll discover, there’s nothing plain about it. Celebrating diversity and one another helps empower each student to positively contribute to the world!
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Diversity of Thought, Not Bundles
“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and test of our civilization.” -Mahatma Gandhi. In celebrating Diversity Month, these words help us ask, how can we move to a place where what separates us is not the most significant thing about us?
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