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Parents and students press Leander ISD after decision to remove IB offering; dozens urge reversal
Summary
Multiple students and parents told trustees the decision to cancel or curtail components of the International Baccalaureate (IB) offerings at Vandergrift High School and feeder sites has left families and students disillusioned and asking for reconsideration or clearer rationale.
Dozens of students, parents and community members used the citizen‑comment portion of the Leander ISD board meeting to urge trustees to reverse a recent decision to remove or scale down International Baccalaureate (IB) offerings at Vandergrift High School and related feeder programs.
Several student speakers described moving long distances specifically to attend an IB pathway and said the program’s depth and holistic preparation had been central to their plans for college and careers. “Our education is our future, not a budget line,” sophomore Abby Hurley…
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