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Lewisville ISD trustees renew contract with Serenity High for addiction support
Students in Lewisville ISD can continue receiving support for drug and alcohol addiction through the district's partnership with Serenity High School in McKinney ISD.
Trustees approved a contract extension at a Sept. 8 meeting. The partnership started in 2020 and the one-year renewal will run through the 2025-26 school year.
The specifics: Serenity High School is located within McKinney North High School at 2550 Wilmeth Road. It offers an environment for students who have successfully completed a recognized drug and/or alcohol treatment program, and who want to complete requirements to earn a Texas high school diploma, according to district documents.
A typical day at Serenity High School includes computer-based accelerated instruction, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous group time, recreation time and required community service. Students remain a part of LISD while attending the school.
TWU launches research and workforce development center
The Center of Leadership Research and Workforce Development has launched at Texas Woman’s University, according to a news release.
The details: The new center is meant to bridge between academia and workforce needs and will be a part of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership, per the release. It will teach leadership and workforce readiness skills such as critical thinking, coachability, effective communication, emotional intelligence, artificial intelligence literacy and ethical reasoning.
