Leander ISD currently serves more than 40,000 students and is expected to grow significantly in the next 10 years. With state funding for public education continuing to shrink, LEEF's role in providing additional resources for teachers and students in our district is increasingly important. Please support this critical mission by joining our Monthly Giving.
LEEF’s Gala Exceeds Goal and Breaks Record Raising most funding Ever! The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) raised a record-breaking amount at its 9th Annual Gala “An Evening in Emerald City” held at The Crossover on January 27, 2024. LEEF raised $220,000 — the most money the Foundation has ever…
The LEEF Grant Patrol awarded 21 different grants totaling $10,300 at 17 LISD campuses/departments on Wednesday, October 19th. These grants will fund professional development opportunities for Leander ISD staff, counseling resources, Makerspace/STEM initiatives, books, and more! We are excited to see the impact this will have on our staff and…
The TIME is NOW! LEEF Launches Campaign to Put $1 Million Back into the Classroom We are living in uncertain times. Today’s school districts face new and ongoing challenges. As the 2020-2021 school year begins, families and students impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis face unemployment and anxiety. Shrinking budgets…
2024 STAR Banquet The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) hosted its ninth annual Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Banquet on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Since its inception in 2015, this banquet has become a significant event in celebrating academic excellence within Leander ISD, honoring 375 educators across the district throughout…
Every Grant Patrol Day is a GREAT day! On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation awarded over $8,500 to our amazing Leander ISD educators. From professional development, to literacy programs, to improving access to educational and interactive games, we are always thrilled to help provide the funds…