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District Leadership Development Programs Celebrate 2024-25 Graduates

Apr 21, 2025 | News & Announcements

Congratulations to the 2024-25 graduates of the Leander ISD Prospective Principal Program and Aspiring Administrator Academy!

The Compass: April 2, 2025

Apr 2, 2025 | The Compass Newsletter

Navigate the latest happenings around Leander ISD with The Compass! In this issue, discover an inspiring showcase of bilingual collaboration between LISD elementary and high school students, be amazed by the incredible talent of our students on display during Youth Art Month, and get information on how to join the #1LISD family next school year.

Board Briefs: March 27, 2025

Mar 28, 2025 | Board Briefs

During its March 27 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Reagan Elementary
* Approval of Budget Deficit Parameter Adjustment for 2025-26
* Update on the Texas 89th Legislative Session
* Strategic Plan goal: Empowered Staff

River Place ES Principal Selected as HEB Excellence in Education Awards Finalist

Jan 23, 2025 | Awards & Celebrations, River Place

Students and staff at River Place Elementary School surprised their principal, Dr. Amy Sharp, as she accepted a finalist nomination in the elementary school principal category for the HEB Excellence in Education Awards on Thursday, Jan. 23.

On the Street: Recognizing MLK Day

Jan 20, 2025 | Podcast: On the Street

On 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.

Chris Clark, Ed.D., Steps Into Role of Deputy Superintendent of Learning and Innovation at Leander ISD

Dec 13, 2024 | New Hires

Leander ISD is excited to welcome Chris Clark, Ed.D., to the role of deputy superintendent of learning and innovation, after the Board approved his hiring at Thursday night’s meeting.

On the Street: Observing Native American Heritage Month

Nov 20, 2024 | Podcast: On the Street

Chief 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.