Laredo ISD opens RISE Academy to support students transitioning to adulthood

Sep 17, 2026

Laredo Independent School District on Friday celebrated the opening of the RISE Academy, a new program and facility designed to give students with special needs vocational training and supports; classes began Aug. 10 with 38 students enrolled.

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Laredo Independent School District marked the official opening of the RISE Academy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought trustees, district leaders, families and community guests to the new facility.

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