Education

Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship Program underway

By Joseph M. de Leon Tuesday, 09 March 2010 09:59

Writing a trashy 350-word essay can help Texas high school seniors earn money for college.

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Parenting conference to reinforce value of community

By Joseph M. de Leon Thursday, 04 March 2010 11:44

Parents, business owners and other members of the community are invited to learn how the community can become a support system for children.

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Concordia adds MBA program this fall

By Tiffany Young Tuesday, 02 March 2010 09:59

Concordia University Texas announced plans to launch a Masters of Business Administration program March 2. Enrollment begins immediately and the deadline for classes that begin this fall is July 1.

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Council wants to build science center in Cedar Park

By Joseph M. de Leon Friday, 12 February 2010 10:42

First, Cedar Park officials helped developers build an arena and bring a hockey team to Cedar Park. In January, city incentives lured a Schlitterbahn water resort to town.

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New Vista Ridge performing arts center ready to open

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Thursday, 04 February 2010 10:16

Leander Independent School District announced the completion of a new $8.28 million venue at Vista Ridge High School. This completes the district’s goal of having an auditorium at each district high school campus.

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Austin Board of Realtors Foundation seeks scholarship applicants

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Wednesday, 03 February 2010 14:57

High school seniors who plan to attend school in Texas are encouraged to apply for one of 10 scholarships offered by the Austin Board of Realtors Foundation.

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Superintendent says LISD is strong

By Melissa Mixon Friday, 22 January 2010 00:00

LISD Superintendent Bret Champion outlined the district’s goals for the next several years.

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LISD offers seven-week parent training seminar

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Thursday, 21 January 2010 10:15

Leander Independent School District will offer “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent,” a training course to help district parents raise more responsible children. It starts Feb. 4 at Running Brushy Middle School at 2303 N. Lakeline Blvd. in Cedar Park.

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LISD recognizes, seeks mentors for school children

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Tuesday, 19 January 2010 09:07

January is National Mentoring Month, which highlights mentoring and the positive impact it can have on young lives. The month-long national campaign focuses attention on the need for mentors, as well as how individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith-based communities and nonprofits can assure brighter futures for students.

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Science fair judges needed for contest

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 18 January 2010 11:24

Canyon Ridge Middle School needs science fair judges. Leander Independent School District officials encourage area residents with a science degree in the areas listed below to volunteer as judges. While it is ideal that judges have a science degree, it is not mandatory. For example, a master gardener would be considerd for the plant category.

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