EDUCATION
A one-time, lump sum payment to Georgetown ISD staff will be funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Georgetown ISD approves one-time lump sum payment to staff for COVID-19 relief
Middle school students ages 11-15 will be part of a the Adventure Program. (Screenshot courtesy Acton Academy)
Acton Academy in Bee Cave opening middle school program 
New Braunfels ISD's Lone Star Early Childhood Center was named one of five finalists in H-E-B Excellence in Education award. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Lone Star Early Childhood Center named H-E-B Excellence in Education Award finalist
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Leander ISD's south clothes closet moves to River Place Elementary
The May bond election contains four projects, totaling $115.65 million. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Hays CISD to hold public hearings Jan. 19-20 for potential $115M May bond election
In a letter to students, parents and staff, HISD Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas said 200 staff members and 1,680 students were absent Jan. 14. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Hutto ISD to close all campuses Jan. 17-19 due to overwhelming COVID-19 absences
Leander ISD's 29th elementary school will be named Carol Ann North Elementary School. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
New Leander ISD school named for longtime teacher Carol North
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Round Rock ISD students petition district to tighten COVID-19 protocols, threaten walkout
The new campus will be 40,000 square feet and on the same site as the middle school. (Rendering courtesy Haddon Cowan)
New private school campus to break ground in spring 2022 in Bee Cave
The proposed 2022-23 calendar begins on Aug. 17 and ends May 26. (Screenshot courtesy Leander ISD)
Leander ISD board looks at proposed 2022-23 calendar
The Austin ISD board of trustees discussed teacher and student absences during its Jan. 13 meeting. (Screenshot courtesy Austin ISD)
Amid teacher and student absences, Austin ISD accepting substitutes with less education, upping pay
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Leander ISD's early college high school moves ahead
Stephanie Elizalde told trustees about a scaffolding learning approach the district is emphasizing Jan. 13. (Screenshot Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin ISD grapples with helping students catch up amid several pressing problems
Leander ISD board members approved the five-day COVID-19 leave Jan. 13. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Leander ISD board extends COVID-19 leave for district staff
Superintendent Celina Estrada Thomas addresses the board
Hutto ISD updates COVID-19 safety policies in response to rising infection rate
Hays CISD headquarters are located at 21003 I-35, Kyle. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hays CISD asking parents to be substitute teachers amid COVID-19 surge and teacher shortage
The state will make changes to its learning standards for social studies which will be implemented in the 2025-26 school year. (Community Impact Newspaper)
TEA reviewing social studies learning standards, seeking public input
Austin ISD is still offering rapid tests at eight campuses. (Courtesy Flickr)
Austin ISD temporarily closes COVID-19 testing hubs due to low supplies
Construction is underway at Lakeline Park in Cedar Park. (Courtesy city of Cedar Park)
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