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Business dean named interim president at Haskell
Mackie Moore, dean of the Haskell Indian Nations University College of Business, has been named as interim president of the university.
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Graduation rates of Native American and ELL students in Lawrence decrease over 6-year span
Native American students and students in the English Language Learners program continue graduating from the Lawrence school district at the lowest rates compared to other subgroups, according to district data.

Lawrence school board waits to vote on proposed increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday did not vote on the district’s plan to increase meal prices by 10 cents for a third consecutive year.

Lawrence school district names next Hillcrest Elementary principal
The Lawrence school district has announced Christine Caffey as the next principal of Hillcrest Elementary School.

Lawrence community imparts knowledge on bike travel, stuffed animal repairs and more at How-To Festival
Winnie Crough, 10, keeps a sewing kit at her school desk, ready to doctor a fellow classmate’s stuffed animal in need. She hosted one of the more than 30 stations Saturday at the library’s annual How-To Festival.

Lawrence school board to consider approving 10-cent increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to student meal prices for the third consecutive year.

Restoration of native species, new boardwalk and volunteer contributions define future of Haskell Wetlands
The Haskell Wetlands, once harmed by detrimental farming practices, are undergoing a revitalization due to the Indigenous stewardship of the Haskell Greenhouse team. More than two dozen volunteers helped during a restoration event Thursday.

Kansas task force debates use of graduation rate to gauge student success
Disagreement exists on the Kansas Legislature’s task force reworking the state’s public school finance formula about the importance of high school graduation rate as a measure of student success.

KU entrepreneurship hub gets $10M boost from donor
A donor’s $10 million gift will support the construction of a new entrepreneurship hub at the former home of McLain’s Market, KU announced Thursday.

Trump wants to cut tribal college funding by nearly 90%, putting them at risk of closing
The Trump administration has proposed cutting funding for tribal colleges and universities by nearly 90%, a move that would likely shut down most or all of the institutions created to serve students disadvantaged by the nation’s historic mistreatment of Indigenous communities.

Families allege years of trauma in Lawrence special education
One word came up often as Annette Camlin described her family’s decadelong experience with Lawrence Public Schools’ special education services: trauma.
Camlin was one of several parents who joined former teachers to voice crucial concerns about the district’s SPED services.

Lawrence community members to share plethora of skills and knowledge at How-To Festival
Lawrence residents will exchange their miscellaneous knowledge and talents at an annual festival hosted by the library this weekend.

Haskell Greenhouse seeks volunteers for wetlands restoration day
Indigenous land stewards caring for the Haskell Wetlands are inviting all interested volunteers to join them for an evening of ecosystem restoration this week.

Here’s a look at the 2025 candidates for Lawrence school board
All three incumbents whose terms will soon end and four challengers have filed to run for Lawrence school board this year.

More than a dozen carillon recitals coming up in Lawrence
Carillonneurs from across North America are heading to Lawrence, and numerous concerts are scheduled throughout the second week of June. There will also be Sunday evening concerts all summer.

Peaslee Tech launches $10M endowment campaign to increase access to technical training
The Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center is fundraising $10 million for debt-free scholarships, the center announced.