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Round Rock ISD Education in Training students advance to national competition

Round Rock and Stony Point high school’s education in training program students are advancing to Nationals after competing at the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) conference in Round … more

Staff Reports | 4/14/23

Cedar Park HS Robotics Team winning State which advances the team to FIRST World Championship

Cedar Park HS Robotics Team Heading to Nationals; seeks public help to fund

For the first time in the history of the team, the 45 members of the Cedar Park High School Robotics Team are getting an opportunity to compete March 18 in the “FIRST World Championship” in … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 4/13/23

Jim Plain Elementary principal Erika Cruz is one of five finalists for this year's H-E-B Excellence in Education Award.

LISD's Plain Elementary principal nominated for H-E-B Excellence in Education Award

Erika Cruz, principal at Leander ISD's Jim Plain Elementary School in Leander, has been nominated for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award. Students and staff at Plain Elementary surprises … more

Staff Reports | 4/7/23

Glenn High School in Leander, Texas, seen on October 6, 2022.

Leander ISD ponders whether to cancel Danielson MS to Glenn HS bus route due to hazardous conditions

CORRECTION: Leander ISD is discussing whether to discontinue the bus route. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that it had already been discontinued. Leander ISD is pondering … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 4/6/23

Neighborhoods who are zoned to attend Glenn High School could be rezoned for Leander High School while students living in Leander High School and Vista Ridge High School neighborhoods could be moved to Cedar Park High School, according to recent findings presents at the March 23 Leander ISD Board of Trustees meeting.

Leander ISD unveils second attendance zoning scenarios; Glenn, Leander and Vista Ridge HS impacted by new changes

Leander ISD recently unveiled a second revised scenario for changes to its attendance zones that could impact even more high schools, potentially shifting students into entirely new schools. … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 4/6/23

A group of Leander ISD bus drivers competed in the district's first ever Bus ROADeo, with two LISD drivers advancing to a state competition later this month.

LISD bus drivers compete in 'Bus ROADeo'

A total of 25 Leander ISD employees participated in the district's first-ever bus ROADeo in March. The event was held at Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park, with families of the employees cheering on … more

Staff Reports | 4/5/23

A third-grade student takes notes at Linder Elementary School in Austin on Jan. 14, 2022.

Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservators for Austin ISD

The Texas Education Agency late last week said it will move to appoint conservators to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving … more

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | 4/1/23

Leander ISD District Wide Art Show

Thousands attended the Leander ISD district-wide art show, displaying artwork ranging from charcoal drawings to ceramic bowls and more ... more

3/30/23

Bryce Ritchie and Team One at Semi-Finals, leading to State.

Vista Ridge cybersecurity team advances to nationals, taking off to Maryland

Just months after Vista Ridge High School’s “CyberPatriot'' security team claimed glory by winning Texas’ number one cybersecurity team claims glory for the second consecutive year, the five … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 3/23/23

RRISD Administration Building File Photo

RRISD open enrollment for out-of-district students starts April 17

For those living outside the Round Rock ISD boundaries who wish to attend one of the district's schools, rnrollment for the 2023-2024 school year will open April 17 for Pre-K through grade 12 … more

Staff Reports | 3/10/23

The early release schedule is split into three tiers, with special education being the most critical, according to Superintendent Bruce Gearing. The teaching positions will follow the first tier with the Elementary Assistant Principal and High School counselor behind.

LISD approves 25 new teaching positions ahead of schedule to keep up with growth

The opening of new campuses and the ever growing challenge of student enrollment projections are now becoming increasingly hard for Leander ISD to handle, resulting in the administration asking for … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 3/6/23

Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas, April 28, 2022.

Round Rock ISD launches student environment and perception survey

After a successful pilot, Round Rock ISD officials announced the district is implementing a student survey program. The survey will be administered three times per school year, during the school day, … more

Staff Reports | 3/2/23

Michelle Cardenas watches over her students as students wait in the lunch line at Hillcrest Elementary School on April 21, 2022.

Texas teachers need raises, more training and better working conditions to fix shortages, state task force finds

Nearly a year after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a task force to look at the state’s teacher shortages, the group is recommending that lawmakers increase salaries, improve training and commit to … more

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | 3/2/23

A group of Leander ISD students rallied in support of public education at the state capitol on Feb. 27.

Leander ISD students demonstrate support for public education at state capitol

Leander ISD students, parents and teachers traveled to the state capitol Monday, Feb. 27, for Texas PTA Rally Day, an opportunity to demonstrate support for public education and work to enact … more

Contributed Report | 3/1/23

Free speech advocates who are closely monitoring Texas’ crackdown on books derided efforts to add ratings, specifically for books that focus on LGBTQ stories and center Black characters.

Most Texans want ‘content ratings’ on school library books and diverse classes, poll finds

The majority of Texans want a “content rating” – similar to what’s used for movies – on books sold to public schools to help establish what is appropriate for children, according … more

By Talia Richman, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 2/17/23

Leander High School, seen on Sept. 29. 2022, Leander, Texas. Leander ISDâ??s A.C. Bible Stadium is to the left.

Leander ISD clears up debris after massive ice storm, compensates teacher pay

Excessive tardy days and worker pay compensations coupled with an array of tree limbs are just a few of the still lingering detrimental impacts Leander ISD is having to deal with after the recent, … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 2/14/23

Texas senators seem open to major change in state’s public education funding formula

During the Senate Finance Committee’s first public education hearing Monday, senators seemed open to reconsidering the core metric used to determine how much money the state gives schools per … more

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | 2/8/23

Cedar Ridge High School dance director earns top honor

Cedar Ridge High School Dance Director Stevie McCall has been named the 2023 Dance Director of the Year by the Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA).TDEA is a professional organization that allows … more

Contributed Report | 2/7/23

$Freezing rain covered Central Texas with as much as ¾ inch of ice overnight, forcing school and business closures and leaving more than 130,000 without power across the Austin metro area Wednesday morning, Feb. 1, 2023.$

Weather forces school closures, leaves many without power

Leander ISD joined all other Central Texas school districts in cancelling classes and other activities on Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 1 due to inclement weather conditions. Police closed … more

Staff Reports | 2/1/23

Leander High School, seen on Sept. 29. 2022.

LISD board approves incentive pay for special education teachers

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees on Jan. 12 approved a program that will provide a one-time payment of $2,000 to certain full-time special education teaching positions and a one-time payment of … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 1/26/23

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