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Lake Travis ISD sees improvements through prohibiting pre-K through 8th student cellphone use
Lake Travis ISD adopted a new policy for the 2024-25 school year prohibiting prekindergarten through eighth grade students from using cellphones or smart devices during the school day. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Lake Travis ISD officials said they have already seen positive results from a new device policy implemented at the...
Leander ISD continues employing uncertified teachers in 2024-25 school year
Over the last two school years, some uncertified educators have taught classes in Leander ISD as they work to receive their teaching certification. (Courtesy Leander ISD) For the second year in a row, Leander ISD will use waivers from the Texas Education Agency to hire and employ teachers without a teaching certificate.
Eanes ISD implements new communication, community engagement tools
The initiatives include a notification system for families, online survey tool, open dialogue opportunity and an AI chatbot. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) Community engagement is one of Eanes ISD’s 2024-28 strategic priorities, and the district has implemented four new initiatives to further this priority. Chief Communications Officer Claudia McWhorter updated...
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