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Arlington ISD reports early progress on districtwide Leader in Me rollout
Summary
District officials reported first-year implementation at 12 campuses of the Leader in Me social‑emotional and leadership program, saying schools are on track in year one of a two‑year grant and invited the public to a Discovery Day showcasing the work.
The Arlington Independent School District on Feb. 6 told its Board of Trustees that 12 campuses are in the first year of a two‑year Leader in Me implementation and that those campuses have met their initial year‑one objectives.
The report to the board described Leader in Me as a whole‑school approach that teaches leadership and life skills. District staff said the program aligns with district priorities for academic growth, positive school culture and a safe, productive learning environment, and that campus lighthouse teams—trained staff teams that lead implementation—are central to the work.
Doctor Buell, who led the district presentation, said the Leader in Me “is a whole school…
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