EDUCATION
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Career and technical education interest grows as Central Texas becomes industry hub
While participation in courses of study varies from year-to-year, overall participation in courses has seen steady growth in each district. (Graphics by Rachal Elliott/Community Impact Newspaper)
Vocational options grow at local high schools
Graphic by Alissa Foss/Community Impact Newspaper
Leander ISD changes course on long-term growth plan after failed bond
The Leander ISD board of trustees received an update on staffing and vacant positions at the Aug. 4 meeting. (Zacharia Washington/Community Impact Newspaper)
Update: Leander ISD still working to fill positions as school year nears
students in classroom
Slowing enrollment affects fiscal outlook at school districts in Round Rock, Pflugerville ISDs
Enrollment in local schools is growing at a rate much faster than the rest of the state. (Graphics by Rachal Elliott/Community Impact Newspaper)
New Braunfels enrollment in public schools continues to increase
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees on Aug. 2 called both a special and regular election for November. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD board calls elections for Nov. 8
The 2022 Teachers of the Year from the New Braunfels area hold their certificates and yellow roses at the McKenna Events Center in New Braunfels. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Teachers of the Year recognized throughout New Braunfels area
Side view of a building and driveway
Valor Public Schools changes name to Valor Education
The approved FY 2023 budget will help build the Rio Grande and Highland Campuses. (Courtesy Austin Community College)
Austin Community College approves FY 2022-23 budget
Stock photo of a backpack filled with pencils and other school supplies
Travis County ESD 2 accepting school supply donations through Aug. 8
Austin Community College's fashion incubator program operates at the Highland campus. (Courtesy Austin Community College)
Austin Community College fashion incubator funding extended three years
All GISD families are invited to a Back to School backpack giveaway event Aug. 6.(Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Georgetown association to host backpack school supply event Aug. 6
Wayne Sneed, a law enforcement veteran with more than 40 years of experience, will take over as Austin ISD's chief of police just two weeks before the district's first day of classes. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin ISD announces new Police Chief Wayne Sneed will start Aug. 1
This is the second chance Dripping Springs ISD students have had to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness since it was canceled statewide in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Dripping Springs ISD STAAR results improved in 2022
GISD will begin weekly exterior door sweeps for the 2022-23 school year. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Georgetown ISD to conduct partial summer safety audit
Round Rock ISD officials on July 26 approved revisions to board policy that allow out-of-district students to enroll at select campuses in a 3-1 vote. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD board adopts policy changes to reflect interdistrict transfer decision
GISD custodial staff was at an an all-time low during the 2021-22 school year with some elementary schools having one custodian available a day. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Georgetown ISD board asked to consider outsourcing custodial services
Hays CISD officials announced July 25 that it will return to requiring an eligibility application for free or reduced-price meals for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hays CISD to require applications for free, reduced-price meals for 2022-23 school year