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Leander ISD projected to pay $36.2M in recapture—highest amount in district history
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings show Round Rock ISD is at a prepandemic level of academic achievement. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD earns 'B' in state accountability ratings
Districts and schools across Texas received accountability ratings Aug. 15 for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Hays, San Marcos CISDs showed slight improvement based on 2021-22 TEA accountability ratings
Construction for Georgetown ISD's new Benold Middle School will have a set maximum price of $78.77 million. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Georgetown ISD sets maximum price for new Benold Middle School campus
The Georgetown ISD board of trustees approved a contract with SSC Services for Education. (Courtesy SSC Services for Education)
Georgetown ISD approves contract for custodial services
"The more I can get kids engaged and see that there is a life beyond middle school, beyond high school, ... the more they get hooked into school," SMCISD Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kieth Cunningham said. (Graphics by Rachal Elliott/Community Impact Newspaper)
School districts providing career and college pathways
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
Expected to break ground Sept. 14, Georgetown ISD's future-ready learning center will house several programs, including advanced career and technical education classes and Richarte High School. (Rendering courtesy Georgetown ISD)
Multiuse Georgetown ISD center to prepare students for life after high school
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NBISD Board of Trustees reorganize after president’s resignation
Dripping Springs ISD maintained its performance level from before the coronavirus pandemic, receiving an A rating from the TEA in its accountability ratings. (Courtesy Pexels)
Here's a breakdown of Dripping Springs ISD's 2022 TEA accountability ratings
Exterior of the Texas Education Agency building at sunset.
For the first time in three years, TEA releases A-F ratings for Texas schools
The bond would go toward expanding workforce training in high-demand fields, such as advanced manufacturing, including a $200 million advanced manufacturing and skilled trades center. (Courtesy Austin Community College)
Austin Community College board calls $770M bond for November election
An American flag and the Texas flag on a flagpole.
Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, new data shows
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Huston-Tillotson names Melva K. Williams as seventh president, CEO
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DeWayne Street discusses diversity, equity and inclusion at Leander ISD
According to GISD, school zone speed limits are in effect during the posted hours or when yellow lights are flashing. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Georgetown police, GISD ask community to be mindful of school zones
Screenshot of Hutto ISD trustees at their August 11 meeting
Hutto ISD approves COVID-19 leave for 2022-23 school year
From left: Interim Superintendent Anthony Mays, District 3 Trustee Kevin Foster and board of trustees President Geronimo Rodriguez Jr. discuss the largest bond package in AISD history. (Zach Keel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin ISD board of trustees add $2.44B bond package to November election
Leander ISD students score the same or higher on STAAR tests than state average in 2022