Westside students show collaborative problem-solving in 'Building Thinking Classrooms' spotlight
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
Westside Elementary principal Amanda Lillard and fifth-grade students demonstrated their implementation of Building Thinking Classrooms and a student-written PTA grant application to buy whiteboards, arguing the approach boosts collaboration and engagement.
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Amanda Lillard, principal of Westside Elementary School, presented the campus’ fifth-grade team and students to the Leander ISD Board to demonstrate how Building Thinking Classrooms has changed instruction.
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