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Lawrence school board begins search for interim superintendent for 2024-25; position to be filled for following year
An interim superintendent will serve the Lawrence school district for a full year while the school board searches for a permanent appointment.
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Lawrence High graduate sees success at national debate tournament, reflects on how debate has helped him
Just before Thomas Lushington was scheduled to depart for the National Speech and Debate Association tournament, a local coach offered him some feedback on his argument, igniting a frenzy of revision. The changes paid off.
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Lawrence school board narrows applicants for vacant seat to 4; interviews scheduled for next week
The Lawrence school board on Tuesday chose four applicants to move forward in the process of filling a vacant seat on the board.
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Lawrence school board to pick 4 applicants to advance in process of filling vacant seat
The Lawrence school board on Tuesday will choose four applicants to advance to interviews for a vacant seat on the board.
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Free seminar aims to provide resources to help kids boost their reading skills
Barbara Mullen, a former elementary school teacher, discovered something during the pandemic that disturbed her: kids she was teaching couldn’t read. She’s planning a free seminar to help parents give their kids a reading boost.
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Meet the 8 applicants seeking a seat on the Lawrence school board
Eight people have applied for a vacant Lawrence school board seat, and whoever is selected will serve through January 2026. Meet the applicants and find out why they want to serve.
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Native Storytelling Workshop at KU aims to help students hone journalism skills, improve representation
High school students from across the country gathered at KU this week to attend the Native Storytelling Workshop, a camp held by instructors who aim to amplify Native voices through journalism.
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Tentative contract for Lawrence school district teachers provides raises for all, stipend for SPED teachers
All teachers in the Lawrence school district will receive raises next year under a tentative agreement between the district and its teachers union. The contract will also catch up teachers who did not receive raises in past years and provide additional financial support to special education teachers.
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Lawrence school district will likely see more state funding, but other factors complicate budget process
The Lawrence school district is projecting that an increase to per-pupil funding from the state will add $4 million to next year’s budget, but other factors could offset that increase.
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Lawrence school board to hear budget update
The Lawrence school board on Monday will review updates on the district’s budget for next year. No details were available as of Sunday morning.
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Haskell Cultural Center and Museum reopens after being closed for years
The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum reopened Friday after years of being mostly closed to the public. It will resume normal hours starting next week.
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Lawrence school district’s classified staff union accepts $2 hourly base pay increase
The Lawrence school district and classified staff union, PAL-CWA, came to an agreement Thursday afternoon that each classified staff member will receive a $2.12 base increase to their hourly pay next year, falling far short of the union’s requests.
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Restorative justice conference coming to Haskell Indian Nations University
People with a shared mission to repair harm and build stronger communities are converging at Haskell Indian Nations University for a large restorative justice conference.
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Positive Bright Start leader retires after nearly two decades leading the early childhood center
When Anna Jenny joined Positive Bright Start in 2004 as executive director, she brought a fresh approach to the early childhood educational organization.
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Applications now open for vacant Lawrence school board seat
Those who are interested in serving out a 2.5-year term on the Lawrence school board can now apply for the position.
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June tours, workshops to focus on Sacred Red Rock before park closes ahead of move
Four guided tours and interactive workshops this month will aim to educate participants about the Sacred Red Rock before it is returned to the Kaw Nation, and to foster ideas for the future of the park where it’s currently on display.