Lawrence school board approves $1 raise for education support professionals
The Lawrence school board on Wednesday approved a $1 hourly raise for education support professionals.
Body of work examining bacteria, bioplastics and species preservation to be revealed in Lawrence
A solo art show focused on specimen preservation and fragmented representations of bodies will open its doors in Lawrence just in time for the most spine-tingling season of the year.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider $1 raise for staff members, new use for Centennial, expanding Langston Hughes
Lawrence school board members on Wednesday will consider approving a $1-per-hour raise for many district staff members, opening a new high school program at the Centennial building and expanding Langston Hughes Elementary.
Kansas Board of Regents to study potential of allowing reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees
The Kansas Board of Regents paused review of a proposal from K-State to offer a bachelor’s degree in uncrewed aircraft systems that necessitated waiver of state policy mandating 120 hours of course credit to earn an undergraduate degree.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell’s second bison harvest and cookout, open to all, will teach community to yield, prepare bison meat
The bison harvest at Haskell is a space to learn about the bison’s deep cultural significance, having sustained many Native American tribes for centuries as a source of food, clothing and tools. This year’s harvest and cookout are coming up, and all are welcome.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU to celebrate Potter Lake renewal; community is invited
KU will soon celebrate Potter Lake’s makeover, which has included dredging the lake, infrastructure improvements, planting native plants and more.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district plans high school program at Centennial building, expanding Langston Hughes Elementary
The Lawrence school district on Friday announced plans to open the former Centennial Elementary School for a small high school program, and to expand Langston Hughes Elementary with additional classrooms.
Kansas Board of Regents proposes budget cut, seeks reading and energy investment
The Kansas Board of Regents answered political pressure to avoid aggressive 2026 budget requests for public universities and colleges by endorsing a plan calling for a $4.6 million cut from the current year’s state appropriation.
KU professor says Trump’s tariffs are xenophobic, unlawful and harmful to U.S.
A KU law professor says President Donald Trump’s tariffs against more than 100 countries violate international trade law and harm the United States by undercutting its economy, military alliances and global political influence.
Bishop Seabury Academy to host open house Thursday; enrollment for 2026-27 open (Sponsored post)
Bishop Seabury Academy will host an open house Thursday where visitors can tour the building, meet the faculty, explore the curriculum, learn about tuition assistance and more.
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