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Lawrence school board to consider increasing meal prices, some student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to lunch and breakfast prices in addition to some student fee increases for the 2024-25 year.
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KU Indigenous Studies students call for action after ancestral remains discovered in campus museum collections
Several students in KU’s Indigenous Studies Program this week hand-delivered an open letter to administrators, stating their frustrations with the university’s handling of Native American human remains in its possession.
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Lawrence High School cafeteria workers, union members picket
It was a coincidence that the odor of gas drove workers out of the Lawrence High School kitchen for a while Thursday morning, on the same day that they had planned to picket. But the stench obviously didn’t improve their situation.
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Kansas public university, community and technical college headcount declines by 1%
Enrollment at state universities, community colleges and technical colleges in Kansas this fall semester dwindled, though KU recruited its largest freshman class in 14 years.
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Cordley Elementary’s Hawk Families share diversity through book groups, inclusive stories
A new set of picture books at Cordley Elementary will be used to bridge age gaps and experiences. ”Hawk Families” have launched for monthly get-togethers aimed at highlighting the unique lived experiences and diversity of Cordley families.
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Teachers cite salaries, work-life balance among top reasons for leaving Lawrence Public Schools
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report including specific reasons why teachers are leaving the district, such as low salaries and overflowing class sizes, as well as an update on the district’s efforts to better recruit and retain employees.
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Haskell’s Welcome Back Powwow builds community, honors tradition
Haskell Indian Nations University on Saturday hosted its Welcome Back Powwow, giving students an opportunity to come together for healing and tradition.
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Haskell Foundation names Andi Weber new executive director
The fundraising organization supporting Haskell Indian Nations University has announced a university alum as its new executive director.
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Haskell Indian Nations University holds Welcome Back Powwow
Haskell Indian Nations University held its Welcome Back Powwow Saturday night, drawing hundreds for music, food, dancing, culture and tradition.
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Lawrence school board to hear report on retention and recruitment of district employees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report on the district’s goal to recruit and retain employees at higher rates as dozens of positions sit open.
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KU shares next steps for repatriation of Indigenous remains found on campus
KU is taking action to reunite remains of Native American people and funerary objects recently discovered on campus with their rightful tribes, according to administrators. They shared an update Friday outlining the next steps in the process.
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Some new Jayhawks have hatched outside the Kansas Union
A new statue commemorating an alum’s contributions to the Kansas Memorial Union was unveiled Friday.
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Native American students mourn after ancestral remains discovered in KU’s possession
Many Native American students, staff and faculty as well as their surrounding community were left in mourning after they learned that unidentified ancestors’ remains were discovered in KU’s museum collections.
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Layoffs at Emporia State have tenured faculty across Kansas wondering if they’re next
Emporia State University plans to eliminate some majors as part of a large-scale restructuring approved by the Kansas Board of Regents. Faculty at other state universities say the move could have long-term consequences for higher education.
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Photos: Lawrence High School homecoming parade
Lawrence High’s Chesty Lions hit the streets Wednesday evening for their annual homecoming parade.
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PAL-CWA rallies to raise awareness about staffing shortages in Lawrence schools
Members of the Lawrence Public Schools classified staff union rallied during the Lawrence High School homecoming parade Wednesday evening to call attention to staffing shortages.