🌱 Push To Close Leander ISD For Diwali + Shots Fired Suspect

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Cedar Park-Leander Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Shots fired incident in Cedar Park.
• Hindus want Leander ISD schools to close for Diwali.
• Reform to change how standardized tests affect students.

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Clouds and sunshine. High: 74 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Cedar Park-Leander:

1. Cedar Park Police are searching for man possibly involved in a shots fired incident on April 10. The incident occurred near the Lakeline and Cypress Creek area. "They are looking for a man in his early 20s, last seen wearing a yellow shirt, black sweatpants, black slides and white socks. He was also last seen walking near 1401 Medical Pkwy." This is an ongoing investigation, check with FOX 7 Austin for future updates.
2. Rajan Zed of the Distinguished Hindu statesman urged LISD Superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing to have all Leander ISD schools to close for the Hindu holiday, Diwali. Zed amongs other Hindus made points about how if other religions are catered to for their holidays, that important family holidays in the Hindu religion should also be given that respect so that students needs can be nurtured as well. Learn more at NewsPatrolling.
3. Leander ISD Elementary Language Curriculum Arts Specialist Andrea Greene is an educator who wants to relieve students of the tensions they have regarding standardized state tests. She says that it can be stressful and unfair to use the A-F grading score for one moment v.s. judging development over many days that students spend working in classrooms. "Greene said at its core, teaching is assessing, and she firmly believes in the power and importance of assessment and accountability." Raise Your Hand Texas’ policy recommendations are at the heart of changing the way standardized tests affect students. To learn more details, visit Community Impact Newspaper.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Toddler Storytime at Cedar Park Library (10:30 AM)
• Leadership 101 meeting at Leander Extended Opportunity Center (4:30 PM)
• Taproom Trivia at The Good Lot Brews & Food Trucks (6:30 PM)
• Focus, Attention & Self-Control (Dog training) at Dog Alliance Training Center
• Green Thumbs Up Gardening: Lawns: It's Complicated at Cedar Park Library (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cedar Park Police appreciation post: "This week also serves as #AnimalControlAppreciationWeek and we want to give a shoutout to: 🐾Supervisor Bickford 🐾Officer Melant 🐾Officer Medvec 🐾Officer Kowalski Thank you for protecting and caring for Cedar Park's pets and wildlife!" (Cedar Park Police Department via Facebook)
• Mobile meetings or parties: "Have you heard about our new (and free) Cedar Park Popup event trailer? This trailer has everything needed for a neighborhood/community group party or meeting: tables, chairs, games and more! Get all the details and reserve it today!" (Cedar Park, Texas government via Facebook)
• Park closure notice: "🫧Heads up! The tunnels on the Town Center trail are receiving some spring cleaning and may be closed intermittently throughout this week. 🫧" (Cedar Park Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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— Elaine Thompson

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