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Workshop Recap: Communication Takes Center Stage

As theater students at a private high school in downtown Austin, Texas prepared for their upcoming competition season in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) One Act Play Division, they recently took time to strengthen a skill that is just as important as memorizing lines or hitting stage marks: communication. Stephanie Threinen, founder of Cool, Comms, Collected, led an interactive workshop with … Continue reading Workshop Recap: Communication Takes Center Stage

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Why It’s More Important Than Ever for Texas Students to Practice In-Person Communication

Background: House Bill 1481 is now in effect (effective as of August–September 2025), banning students in Texas public (and open-enrollment charter) schools from using personal communication devices—like cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and the like—during the school day, from the first bell to the last. Districts must enforce this with written policies, confiscation procedures, and disciplinary measures, while allowing limited exceptions for individuals with medical or … Continue reading Why It’s More Important Than Ever for Texas Students to Practice In-Person Communication

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Recap: More Than Small Talk: Exploring Intentional Communication with the Lakeway Men’s Breakfast Club

Weekly, on Wednesday mornings at the Lakeway Activity Center, members of the long-standing Lakeway Men’s Breakfast Club gather, as they have for decades—for coffee, donuts, camaraderie, and a guest speaker. Active since at least 1988, the gathering has become a cherished local tradition for many Lakeway men, offering both fellowship and opportunities to learn from speakers representing a wide range of professional backgrounds and community … Continue reading Recap: More Than Small Talk: Exploring Intentional Communication with the Lakeway Men’s Breakfast Club

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