35 Leander ISD Seniors Named National Merit® Semifinalists
Thirty five seniors across Leander ISD were named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
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District’s Long-Range Planning Committee Received Subcommittee Updates at March 19 Meeting
The Long-Range Planning Committee meets monthly to review data, provide input, engage in shared learning, and discuss recommendations and solutions surrounding our 10-year Long-Range Plan.
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On the Street: Observing Women’s History Month
Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited a panel of guests – Area Superintendent Angela Hodges, Senior Director of Transportation Tracie Franco and Senior Executive Director of Campus Activities Jody Hormann – to speak about their journey and the significance of Women’s History Month.
Read MoreOn the Street: A Culture of Voting & the State of Public Education
In the first video episode of the podcast, Chief of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., to speak about the Culture of Voting in Leander ISD and the state of public education. Don’t forget! Early voting ends Friday, March 1, and then Election Day is Tuesday, March 5.
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On the Street: Observing African-American History Month
In a special role-reversal episode of the podcast, Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street served as the guest while Chief Communications Officer Crestina Hardie played host, asking him to speak about his journey and the significance of African-American History Month.
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Board Briefs: Feb. 1, 2024
During its Feb. 1 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Rouse HS
* Board Approves 2024–25 Academic Calendar, Draft of 2025–26
* Bond Oversight Committee Recommendations Approved for Projects Related to Future Schools, Early College HS, Leander HS Masterplan
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Equitable Access
* Early Childhood Program Update
On the Street: Celebrating MLK Day
Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street invited Vincent Hawkins, the principal of Rouse High School, to speak about his journey and the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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On the Street: Highlighting Equitable Access
Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street invited Paulette Jones, the dean of instruction at Glenn High School, to speak about the focus on equitable access and students’ opportunities to take advanced classes and AP courses.
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On the Street: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
For Native American Heritage Month, Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street invited Tracy Edwards, a special education teacher at Akin Elementary, to speak about her journey and the significance of the month.
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Supt. Gearing Testifies in Accountability Hearing
Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., testified in a hearing regarding revisions to the state’s A-F accountability system.
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