NEWS ROOM

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May 4, 2024

Leander ISD Elementary Schools Underperform Peers

STAAR test data is only one indicator of student learning. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that reading and math skills, as measured by STAAR results, are among the most important. It is incumbent on District Leadership to understand why the majority of Leander ISD elementary schools underperform their peers in these two critical areas.

Nov 4, 2023

Tips for resolving a question or concern at your child's school

Teachers and parents both want the same thing: to help their kids succeed. Let’s work together to make sure that our kids achieve that success, not just in turning in today’s homework, but in developing the skills they will need to succeed in life.

Sept 29, 2023

Is now the time to commit $60M to a 550-student
Early Childhood Center?

While the District does need to plan for continued rapid growth in Leander, shouldn’t leadership take the available time to get answers to a few critical questions when considering such a large taxpayer investment?

Sept 14, 2023

Should Leander ISD go into the business of policing?

Texas Parents United | Newsletter | Sept 2023

HB3, passed in the 2023 Legislative Session, requires each campus in Texas school districts have at least one security officer during school hours. HB3 does not require a district to create a police department and it looks to be significantly more expensive to do so. So why is LISD considering it?

Jul 3, 2023

Most claims about "book bans" in Texas public schools are false. Be sure you have the facts

Book Banning: FACTS & MYTHS

May 12, 2023

With School Disruption Increasing, Our Teachers Need Help
May Mailman | Newsweek | May 12, 2023

Teachers are facing an onslaught of disruptive, disrespectful, and dangerous behavior in the classroom, often brushed aside by school leadership. This Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s do more than acknowledge that problem. Let’s fix it.

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Mar 15, 2023

Parents urge Leander ISD to go back to the drawing
board on Proposition A

The Board rushed to put a bond on the May ballot without the necessary community input. As a result, Texas Parents United recommends a no vote on Proposition A, the
$698.33 M bond. (click here to read the full press release)

Mar 2023

Analysis of PEN America's own data shows fewer than 2% of Texas school districts removed even one title from their libraries.

Instead of implying Texas has a book ban problem, it’s more accurate to say Texas schools have a harmful book problem, as the overwhelming majority of Texas school districts still make even the most extremely inappropriate books available to minor students.

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Feb 23, 2023

LISD May '23 Bond Press Release

Hopeful the LISD Board of Trustees would put together a reasonable bond package that included only what is needed, parents are once again disappointed. Several projects as well as aspects of the process gave pause to a committee of Texas Parents United.

Feb 18, 2023

Education Legislation Overview

Texas elected officials who will decide this session on a number of bills addressing issues including Parental Rights, Sexualizing Children and Gender Modification. Follow this link for a video overview of the bills.

Feb 20, 2023

TPU Meeting on the LISD Bond

TPU is grateful to Mike Herrera for sharing with us his experience as a member of the Citizens Facility Advisory Committee and his insights on the bond process.

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NEWS ROOM

Leander ISD Elementary Schools Underperform Peers

Tips for resolving a question or concern at your child's school

Is now the time to commit $60M to a 550-student
Early Childhood Center?

Should Leander ISD go into the business of policing?

Texas Parents United | Newsletter | Sept 2023

Most claims about "book bans" in Texas public schools are false. Be sure you have the facts

With School Disruption Increasing, Our Teachers Need Help
May Mailman | Newsweek | May 12, 2023

Parents urge Leander ISD to go back to the drawing
board on Proposition A

Analysis of PEN America's own data shows fewer than 2% of Texas school districts removed even one title from their libraries.

LISD May '23 Bond Press Release

Education Legislation Overview

TPU Meeting on the LISD Bond

Speak Up For Kids! Volunteer or Donate today to support Academic Excellence in Leander ISD.

NEWS ROOM

Leander ISD Elementary Schools Underperform Peers

Tips for resolving a question or concern at your child's school

Is now the time to commit $60M to a 550-student Early Childhood Center?

Should Leander ISD go into the business of policing? Texas Parents United | Newsletter | Sept 2023

Most claims about "book bans" in Texas public schools are false. Be sure you have the facts

With School Disruption Increasing, Our Teachers Need Help May Mailman | Newsweek | May 12, 2023

Parents urge Leander ISD to go back to the drawing board on Proposition A

Analysis of PEN America's own data shows fewer than 2% of Texas school districts removed even one title from their libraries.

LISD May '23 Bond Press Release

Education Legislation Overview

TPU Meeting on the LISD Bond

Speak Up For Kids!
Volunteer or Donate today to support
Academic Excellence in Leander ISD.

Is now the time to commit $60M to a 550-student
Early Childhood Center?

Should Leander ISD go into the business of policing?

Texas Parents United | Newsletter | Sept 2023

With School Disruption Increasing, Our Teachers Need Help
May Mailman | Newsweek | May 12, 2023

Parents urge Leander ISD to go back to the drawing
board on Proposition A